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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.69, 265.67 and 130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.69, 265.67 and 130.48 is: 179.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.69 : 265.67 = 130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.69/265.67 = 130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.69x = 265.67 × 130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.69x = 34,664.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,664.62/192.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.90

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