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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.18, 265.07 and 118.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.18, 265.07 and 118.54 is: 163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.18 : 265.07 = 118.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.18/265.07 = 118.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.18x = 265.07 × 118.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.18x = 31,421.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,421.40/192.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.50

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