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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.15, 265.15 and 118.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.15, 265.15 and 118.47 is: 163.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.15 : 265.15 = 118.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.15/265.15 = 118.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.15x = 265.15 × 118.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.15x = 31,410.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,410.40/192.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.47

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