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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.62, 265.79 and 127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.62, 265.79 and 127.14 is: 175.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.62 : 265.79 = 127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.62/265.79 = 127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.62x = 265.79 × 127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.62x = 33,792.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,792.54/192.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.44

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