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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.68, 265.86 and 109.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.68, 265.86 and 109.78 is: 151.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.68 : 265.86 = 109.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.68/265.86 = 109.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.68x = 265.86 × 109.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.68x = 29,186.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,186.11/192.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.47

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