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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.72, 266.05 and 134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.72, 266.05 and 134.40 is: 185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.72 : 266.05 = 134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.72/266.05 = 134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.72x = 266.05 × 134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.72x = 35,757.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,757.12/192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.54

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