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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.71, 289.20 and 124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.71, 289.20 and 124.04 is: 186.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.71 : 289.20 = 124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.71/289.20 = 124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.71x = 289.20 × 124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.71x = 35,872.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,872.37/192.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.15

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