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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.54, 265.56 and 159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.54, 265.56 and 159.72 is: 220.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.54 : 265.56 = 159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.54/265.56 = 159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.54x = 265.56 × 159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.54x = 42,415.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,415.24/192.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.29

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