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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.38, 265.53 and 126.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.38, 265.53 and 126.89 is: 175.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.38 : 265.53 = 126.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.38/265.53 = 126.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.38x = 265.53 × 126.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.38x = 33,691.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,691.77/192.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.14

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