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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.84, 266.14 and 122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.84, 266.14 and 122.86 is: 169.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.84 : 266.14 = 122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.84/266.14 = 122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.84x = 266.14 × 122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.84x = 32,697.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,697.96/192.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.56

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