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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.20, 265.28 and 114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.20, 265.28 and 114.56 is: 158.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.20 : 265.28 = 114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.20/265.28 = 114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.20x = 265.28 × 114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.20x = 30,390.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,390.48/192.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.12

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