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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.25, 265.32 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.25, 265.32 and 114.64 is: 158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.25 : 265.32 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.25/265.32 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.25x = 265.32 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.25x = 30,416.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,416.28/192.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.21

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