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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.72, 265.86 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.72, 265.86 and 134.52 is: 185.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.72 : 265.86 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.72/265.86 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.72x = 265.86 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.72x = 35,763.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,763.49/192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.57

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