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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.64, 265.82 and 105.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.64, 265.82 and 105.31 is: 145.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.64 : 265.82 = 105.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.64/265.82 = 105.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.64x = 265.82 × 105.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.64x = 27,992.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,992.18/192.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.31

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