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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.69, 265.53 and 137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.69, 265.53 and 137.28 is: 189.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.69 : 265.53 = 137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.69/265.53 = 137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.69x = 265.53 × 137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.69x = 36,451.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,451.96/192.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.17

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