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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.96, 289.37 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.96, 289.37 and 123.50 is: 185.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.96 : 289.37 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.96/289.37 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.96x = 289.37 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.96x = 35,735.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,735.13/192.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.19

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