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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.57, 265.47 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.57, 265.47 and 126.96 is: 175.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.57 : 265.47 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.57/265.47 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.57x = 265.47 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.57x = 33,705.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,705.54/192.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.03

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