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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.21, 265.17 and 130.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.21, 265.17 and 130.05 is: 179.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.21 : 265.17 = 130.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.21/265.17 = 130.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.21x = 265.17 × 130.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.21x = 34,485.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,485.36/192.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.42

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