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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.47, 265.61 and 118.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.47, 265.61 and 118.85 is: 164.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.47 : 265.61 = 118.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.47/265.61 = 118.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.47x = 265.61 × 118.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.47x = 31,567.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,567.15/192.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.01

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