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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.12, 265.20 and 114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.12, 265.20 and 114.50 is: 158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.12 : 265.20 = 114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.12/265.20 = 114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.12x = 265.20 × 114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.12x = 30,365.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,365.40/192.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.05

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