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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.45, 265.73 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.45, 265.73 and 134.31 is: 185.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.45 : 265.73 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.45/265.73 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.45x = 265.73 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.45x = 35,689.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,689.52/192.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.45

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