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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.81, 289.03 and 124.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.81, 289.03 and 124.35 is: 186.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.81 : 289.03 = 124.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.81/289.03 = 124.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.81x = 289.03 × 124.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.81x = 35,940.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,940.88/192.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.41

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