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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.17, 265.17 and 113.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.17, 265.17 and 113.53 is: 156.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.17 : 265.17 = 113.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.17/265.17 = 113.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.17x = 265.17 × 113.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.17x = 30,104.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,104.75/192.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.66

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