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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.95, 266.42 and 134.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.95, 266.42 and 134.81 is: 186.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.95 : 266.42 = 134.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.95/266.42 = 134.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.95x = 266.42 × 134.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.95x = 35,915.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,915.41/192.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.14

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