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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.53, 265.34 and 139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.53, 265.34 and 139.34 is: 192.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.53 : 265.34 = 139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.53/265.34 = 139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.53x = 265.34 × 139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.53x = 36,971.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,971.95/192.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.03

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