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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.50, 265.62 and 109.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.50, 265.62 and 109.61 is: 151.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.50 : 265.62 = 109.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.50/265.62 = 109.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.50x = 265.62 × 109.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.50x = 29,114.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,114.61/192.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.25

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