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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.18, 265.26 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.18, 265.26 and 114.57 is: 158.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.18 : 265.26 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.18/265.26 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.18x = 265.26 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.18x = 30,390.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,390.84/192.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.14

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