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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.53, 265.79 and 133.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.53, 265.79 and 133.85 is: 184.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.53 : 265.79 = 133.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.53/265.79 = 133.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.53x = 265.79 × 133.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.53x = 35,575.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,575.99/192.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.78

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