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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.50, 265.62 and 122.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.50, 265.62 and 122.43 is: 168.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.50 : 265.62 = 122.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.50/265.62 = 122.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.50x = 265.62 × 122.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.50x = 32,519.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,519.86/192.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.93

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