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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.85, 266.05 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.85, 266.05 and 134.66 is: 185.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.85 : 266.05 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.85/266.05 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.85x = 266.05 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.85x = 35,827.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,827.13/192.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.78

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