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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.10, 264.98 and 118.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.10, 264.98 and 118.42 is: 163.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.10 : 264.98 = 118.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.10/264.98 = 118.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.10x = 264.98 × 118.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.10x = 31,378.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,378.93/192.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.35

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