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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.24, 265.41 and 137.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.24, 265.41 and 137.07 is: 189.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.24 : 265.41 = 137.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.24/265.41 = 137.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.24x = 265.41 × 137.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.24x = 36,379.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,379.75/192.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.24

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