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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.59, 265.95 and 130.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.59, 265.95 and 130.63 is: 180.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.59 : 265.95 = 130.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.59/265.95 = 130.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.59x = 265.95 × 130.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.59x = 34,741.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,741.05/192.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.39

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