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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.24, 265.37 and 113.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.24, 265.37 and 113.63 is: 156.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.24 : 265.37 = 113.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.24/265.37 = 113.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.24x = 265.37 × 113.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.24x = 30,152.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,152.10/192.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.85

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