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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.21, 265.23 and 117.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.21, 265.23 and 117.51 is: 162.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.21 : 265.23 = 117.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.21/265.23 = 117.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.21x = 265.23 × 117.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.21x = 31,167.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,167.18/192.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.15

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