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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.60, 265.68 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.60, 265.68 and 137.16 is: 189.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.60 : 265.68 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.60/265.68 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.60x = 265.68 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.60x = 36,440.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,440.67/192.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.20

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