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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.61, 265.79 and 105.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.61, 265.79 and 105.26 is: 145.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.61 : 265.79 = 105.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.61/265.79 = 105.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.61x = 265.79 × 105.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.61x = 27,976.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,976.53/192.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.25

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