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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.21, 265.21 and 108.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.21, 265.21 and 108.17 is: 149.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.21 : 265.21 = 108.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.21/265.21 = 108.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.21x = 265.21 × 108.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.21x = 28,687.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,687.16/192.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.25

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