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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.32, 289.92 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.32, 289.92 and 124.92 is: 187.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.32 : 289.92 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.32/289.92 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.32x = 289.92 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.32x = 36,216.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,216.81/193.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.34

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