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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.14, 265.12 and 114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.14, 265.12 and 114.50 is: 157.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.14 : 265.12 = 114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.14/265.12 = 114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.14x = 265.12 × 114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.14x = 30,356.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,356.24/192.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.99

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