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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.92, 265.82 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.92, 265.82 and 130.68 is: 180.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.92 : 265.82 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.92/265.82 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.92x = 265.82 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.92x = 34,736.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,736.70/192.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.06

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