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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.21, 288.09 and 126.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.21, 288.09 and 126.45 is: 189.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.21 : 288.09 = 126.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.21/288.09 = 126.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.21x = 288.09 × 126.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.21x = 36,428.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,428.98/192.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.53

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