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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.31, 265.48 and 118.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.31, 265.48 and 118.67 is: 163.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.31 : 265.48 = 118.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.31/265.48 = 118.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.31x = 265.48 × 118.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.31x = 31,503.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,503.18/192.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.82

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