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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.10, 265.14 and 118.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.10, 265.14 and 118.46 is: 163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.10 : 265.14 = 118.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.10/265.14 = 118.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.10x = 265.14 × 118.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.10x = 31,408.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,408.48/192.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.50

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