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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.34, 265.24 and 125.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.34, 265.24 and 125.97 is: 173.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.34 : 265.24 = 125.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.34/265.24 = 125.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.34x = 265.24 × 125.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.34x = 33,412.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,412.28/192.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.71

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