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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.63, 265.92 and 122.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.63, 265.92 and 122.79 is: 169.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.63 : 265.92 = 122.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.63/265.92 = 122.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.63x = 265.92 × 122.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.63x = 32,652.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,652.53/192.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.50

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