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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.89, 266.31 and 122.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.89, 266.31 and 122.96 is: 169.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.89 : 266.31 = 122.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.89/266.31 = 122.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.89x = 266.31 × 122.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.89x = 32,745.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,745.48/192.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.76

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