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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.42, 288.24 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.42, 288.24 and 120.24 is: 180.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.42 : 288.24 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.42/288.24 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.42x = 288.24 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.42x = 34,657.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,657.98/192.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.12

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