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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.86, 266.12 and 133.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.86, 266.12 and 133.87 is: 184.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.86 : 266.12 = 133.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.86/266.12 = 133.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.86x = 266.12 × 133.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.86x = 35,624.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,624.15/192.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.72

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