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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.26, 265.41 and 118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.26, 265.41 and 118.60 is: 163.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.26 : 265.41 = 118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.26/265.41 = 118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.26x = 265.41 × 118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.26x = 31,477.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,477.63/192.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.72

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