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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.15, 265.17 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.15, 265.17 and 113.46 is: 156.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.15 : 265.17 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.15/265.17 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.15x = 265.17 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.15x = 30,086.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,086.19/192.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.58

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