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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.54, 289.12 and 124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.54, 289.12 and 124.10 is: 186.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.54 : 289.12 = 124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.54/289.12 = 124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.54x = 289.12 × 124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.54x = 35,879.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,879.79/192.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.35

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