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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.53, 265.42 and 118.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.53, 265.42 and 118.81 is: 163.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.53 : 265.42 = 118.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.53/265.42 = 118.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.53x = 265.42 × 118.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.53x = 31,533.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,533.96/192.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.79

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