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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.58, 265.62 and 118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.58, 265.62 and 118.92 is: 164.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.58 : 265.62 = 118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.58/265.62 = 118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.58x = 265.62 × 118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.58x = 31,587.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,587.53/192.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.02

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