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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.48, 265.64 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.48, 265.64 and 126.96 is: 175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.48 : 265.64 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.48/265.64 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.48x = 265.64 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.48x = 33,725.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,725.02/192.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.21

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