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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.20, 265.40 and 137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.20, 265.40 and 137.04 is: 189.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.20 : 265.40 = 137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.20/265.40 = 137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.20x = 265.40 × 137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.20x = 36,370.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,370.42/192.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.23

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