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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.21, 265.26 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.21, 265.26 and 118.53 is: 163.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.21 : 265.26 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.21/265.26 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.21x = 265.26 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.21x = 31,441.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,441.27/192.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.58

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