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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.27, 265.14 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.27, 265.14 and 121.32 is: 167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.27 : 265.14 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.27/265.14 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.27x = 265.14 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.27x = 32,166.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,166.78/192.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.30

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