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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.60, 265.82 and 122.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.60, 265.82 and 122.73 is: 169.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.60 : 265.82 = 122.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.60/265.82 = 122.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.60x = 265.82 × 122.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.60x = 32,623.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,623.47/192.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.38

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