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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.96, 266.52 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.96, 266.52 and 134.64 is: 185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.96 : 266.52 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.96/266.52 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.96x = 266.52 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.96x = 35,884.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,884.25/192.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.97

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