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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.27, 265.34 and 118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.27, 265.34 and 118.56 is: 163.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.27 : 265.34 = 118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.27/265.34 = 118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.27x = 265.34 × 118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.27x = 31,458.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,458.71/192.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.62

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