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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.54, 265.82 and 118.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.54, 265.82 and 118.95 is: 164.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.54 : 265.82 = 118.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.54/265.82 = 118.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.54x = 265.82 × 118.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.54x = 31,618.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,618.69/192.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.22

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