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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.09, 265.08 and 118.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.09, 265.08 and 118.38 is: 163.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.09 : 265.08 = 118.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.09/265.08 = 118.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.09x = 265.08 × 118.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.09x = 31,380.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,380.17/192.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.36

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