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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.78, 265.96 and 109.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.78, 265.96 and 109.86 is: 151.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.78 : 265.96 = 109.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.78/265.96 = 109.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.78x = 265.96 × 109.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.78x = 29,218.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,218.37/192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.56

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