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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.66, 288.84 and 124.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.66, 288.84 and 124.17 is: 186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.66 : 288.84 = 124.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.66/288.84 = 124.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.66x = 288.84 × 124.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.66x = 35,865.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,865.26/192.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.16

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