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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.30, 265.32 and 118.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.30, 265.32 and 118.68 is: 163.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.30 : 265.32 = 118.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.30/265.32 = 118.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.30x = 265.32 × 118.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.30x = 31,488.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,488.18/192.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.75

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