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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.16, 265.04 and 114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.16, 265.04 and 114.52 is: 157.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.16 : 265.04 = 114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.16/265.04 = 114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.16x = 265.04 × 114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.16x = 30,352.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,352.38/192.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.95

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