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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.58, 265.73 and 113.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.58, 265.73 and 113.87 is: 157.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.58 : 265.73 = 113.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.58/265.73 = 113.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.58x = 265.73 × 113.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.58x = 30,258.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,258.77/192.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.13

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