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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.78, 265.98 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.78, 265.98 and 121.92 is: 168.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.78 : 265.98 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.78/265.98 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.78x = 265.98 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.78x = 32,428.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,428.28/192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.21

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