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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.92, 266.08 and 127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.92, 266.08 and 127.32 is: 175.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.92 : 266.08 = 127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.92/266.08 = 127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.92x = 266.08 × 127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.92x = 33,877.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,877.31/192.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.60

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