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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.57, 289.05 and 123.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.57, 289.05 and 123.92 is: 186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.57 : 289.05 = 123.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.57/289.05 = 123.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.57x = 289.05 × 123.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.57x = 35,819.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,819.08/192.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.01

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