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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.95, 265.99 and 137.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.95, 265.99 and 137.66 is: 189.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.95 : 265.99 = 137.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.95/265.99 = 137.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.95x = 265.99 × 137.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.95x = 36,616.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,616.50/192.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.78

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