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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.53, 265.59 and 127.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.53, 265.59 and 127.01 is: 175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.53 : 265.59 = 127.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.53/265.59 = 127.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.53x = 265.59 × 127.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.53x = 33,732.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,732.59/192.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.21

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