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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.36, 265.60 and 127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.36, 265.60 and 127.14 is: 175.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.36 : 265.60 = 127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.36/265.60 = 127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.36x = 265.60 × 127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.36x = 33,768.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,768.38/192.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.55

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