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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.79, 266.04 and 105.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.79, 266.04 and 105.46 is: 145.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.79 : 266.04 = 105.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.79/266.04 = 105.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.79x = 266.04 × 105.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.79x = 28,055.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,055.25/192.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.53

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