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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.37, 265.45 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.37, 265.45 and 114.75 is: 158.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.37 : 265.45 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.37/265.45 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.37x = 265.45 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.37x = 30,460.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,460.39/192.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.34

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