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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.50, 265.58 and 122.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.50, 265.58 and 122.53 is: 169.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.50 : 265.58 = 122.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.50/265.58 = 122.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.50x = 265.58 × 122.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.50x = 32,539.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,539.58/192.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.04

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