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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.82, 266.13 and 134.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.82, 266.13 and 134.56 is: 185.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.82 : 266.13 = 134.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.82/266.13 = 134.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.82x = 266.13 × 134.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.82x = 35,809.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,809.78/192.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.72

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