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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.81, 266.12 and 127.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.81, 266.12 and 127.45 is: 175.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.81 : 266.12 = 127.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.81/266.12 = 127.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.81x = 266.12 × 127.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.81x = 33,916.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,916.99/192.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.91

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