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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.62, 289.14 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.62, 289.14 and 124.16 is: 186.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.62 : 289.14 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.62/289.14 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.62x = 289.14 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.62x = 35,899.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,899.62/192.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.38

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