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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.23, 265.35 and 117.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.23, 265.35 and 117.57 is: 162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.23 : 265.35 = 117.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.23/265.35 = 117.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.23x = 265.35 × 117.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.23x = 31,197.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,197.20/192.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.30

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