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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.23, 265.19 and 118.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.23, 265.19 and 118.52 is: 163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.23 : 265.19 = 118.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.23/265.19 = 118.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.23x = 265.19 × 118.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.23x = 31,429.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,429.73/192.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.50

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