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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.38, 265.48 and 126.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.38, 265.48 and 126.90 is: 175.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.38 : 265.48 = 126.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.38/265.48 = 126.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.38x = 265.48 × 126.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.38x = 33,689.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,689.09/192.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.12

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