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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.02, 265.08 and 118.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.02, 265.08 and 118.37 is: 163.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.02 : 265.08 = 118.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.02/265.08 = 118.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.02x = 265.08 × 118.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.02x = 31,377.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,377.74/192.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.41

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