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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.78, 266.05 and 122.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.78, 266.05 and 122.83 is: 169.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.78 : 266.05 = 122.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.78/266.05 = 122.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.78x = 266.05 × 122.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.78x = 32,678.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,678.92/192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.51

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