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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.18, 265.23 and 118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.18, 265.23 and 118.56 is: 163.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.18 : 265.23 = 118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.18/265.23 = 118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.18x = 265.23 × 118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.18x = 31,445.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,445.67/192.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.63

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