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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.52, 288.96 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.52, 288.96 and 124.12 is: 186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.52 : 288.96 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.52/288.96 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.52x = 288.96 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.52x = 35,865.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,865.72/192.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.30

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