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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.52, 265.56 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.52, 265.56 and 114.88 is: 158.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.52 : 265.56 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.52/265.56 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.52x = 265.56 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.52x = 30,507.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,507.53/192.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.46

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