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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.79, 265.87 and 122.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.79, 265.87 and 122.78 is: 169.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.79 : 265.87 = 122.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.79/265.87 = 122.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.79x = 265.87 × 122.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.79x = 32,643.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,643.52/192.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.32

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