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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.95, 289.58 and 124.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.95, 289.58 and 124.61 is: 187.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.95 : 289.58 = 124.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.95/289.58 = 124.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.95x = 289.58 × 124.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.95x = 36,082.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,082.49/192.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.01

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