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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.52, 288.52 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.52, 288.52 and 124.02 is: 185.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.52 : 288.52 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.52/288.52 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.52x = 288.52 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.52x = 35,782.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,782.25/192.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.86

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