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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.72, 265.92 and 109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.72, 265.92 and 109.80 is: 151.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.72 : 265.92 = 109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.72/265.92 = 109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.72x = 265.92 × 109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.72x = 29,198.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,198.02/192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.50

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