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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.21, 265.36 and 139.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.21, 265.36 and 139.67 is: 192.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.21 : 265.36 = 139.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.21/265.36 = 139.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.21x = 265.36 × 139.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.21x = 37,061.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,061.33/192.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.81

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