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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.14, 265.25 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.14, 265.25 and 118.50 is: 163.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.14 : 265.25 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.14/265.25 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.14x = 265.25 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.14x = 31,431.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,431.46/192.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.59

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