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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.52, 265.44 and 134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.52, 265.44 and 134.32 is: 185.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.52 : 265.44 = 134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.52/265.44 = 134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.52x = 265.44 × 134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.52x = 35,653.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,653.90/192.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.20

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