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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.38, 265.48 and 105.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.38, 265.48 and 105.05 is: 144.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.38 : 265.48 = 105.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.38/265.48 = 105.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.38x = 265.48 × 105.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.38x = 27,887.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,887.58/192.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.96

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