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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.64, 289.05 and 119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.64, 289.05 and 119.60 is: 179.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.64 : 289.05 = 119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.64/289.05 = 119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.64x = 289.05 × 119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.64x = 34,569.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,569.57/192.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.45

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