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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.76, 265.88 and 130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.76, 265.88 and 130.48 is: 179.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.76 : 265.88 = 130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.76/265.88 = 130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.76x = 265.88 × 130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.76x = 34,692.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,692.02/192.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.98

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