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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.58, 265.71 and 113.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.58, 265.71 and 113.89 is: 157.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.58 : 265.71 = 113.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.58/265.71 = 113.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.58x = 265.71 × 113.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.58x = 30,262.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,262.00/192.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.14

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