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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.20, 265.29 and 114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.20, 265.29 and 114.62 is: 158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.20 : 265.29 = 114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.20/265.29 = 114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.20x = 265.29 × 114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.20x = 30,407.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,407.54/192.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.21

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