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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.57, 265.72 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.57, 265.72 and 113.88 is: 157.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.57 : 265.72 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.57/265.72 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.57x = 265.72 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.57x = 30,260.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,260.19/192.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.14

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