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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.26, 265.03 and 137.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.26, 265.03 and 137.11 is: 189.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.26 : 265.03 = 137.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.26/265.03 = 137.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.26x = 265.03 × 137.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.26x = 36,338.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,338.26/192.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.01

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