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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.11, 265.02 and 118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.11, 265.02 and 118.40 is: 163.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.11 : 265.02 = 118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.11/265.02 = 118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.11x = 265.02 × 118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.11x = 31,377.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,377.04/192.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.33

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