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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.72, 266.15 and 122.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.72, 266.15 and 122.81 is: 169.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.72 : 266.15 = 122.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.72/266.15 = 122.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.72x = 266.15 × 122.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.72x = 32,684.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,684.60/192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.60

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