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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.54, 289.06 and 123.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.54, 289.06 and 123.88 is: 185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.54 : 289.06 = 123.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.54/289.06 = 123.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.54x = 289.06 × 123.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.54x = 35,808.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,808.75/192.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.98

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