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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.58, 265.80 and 127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.58, 265.80 and 127.12 is: 175.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.58 : 265.80 = 127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.58/265.80 = 127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.58x = 265.80 × 127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.58x = 33,788.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,788.50/192.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.45

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