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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.48, 265.56 and 118.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.48, 265.56 and 118.77 is: 163.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.48 : 265.56 = 118.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.48/265.56 = 118.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.48x = 265.56 × 118.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.48x = 31,540.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,540.56/192.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.86

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