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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.92, 289.40 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.92, 289.40 and 124.32 is: 186.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.92 : 289.40 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.92/289.40 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.92x = 289.40 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.92x = 35,977.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,977.59/192.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.49

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