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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.26, 265.35 and 118.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.26, 265.35 and 118.59 is: 163.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.26 : 265.35 = 118.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.26/265.35 = 118.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.26x = 265.35 × 118.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.26x = 31,467.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,467.86/192.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.68

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