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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.26, 265.08 and 136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.26, 265.08 and 136.88 is: 188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.26 : 265.08 = 136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.26/265.08 = 136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.26x = 265.08 × 136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.26x = 36,284.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,284.15/192.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.72

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