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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.58, 265.48 and 118.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.58, 265.48 and 118.77 is: 163.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.58 : 265.48 = 118.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.58/265.48 = 118.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.58x = 265.48 × 118.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.58x = 31,529.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,529.77/192.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.73

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