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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.16, 265.18 and 118.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.16, 265.18 and 118.47 is: 163.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.16 : 265.18 = 118.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.16/265.18 = 118.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.16x = 265.18 × 118.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.16x = 31,415.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,415.87/192.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.49

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