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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.54, 265.68 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.54, 265.68 and 130.44 is: 179.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.54 : 265.68 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.54/265.68 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.54x = 265.68 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.54x = 34,655.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,655.30/192.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.99

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