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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.58, 265.70 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.58, 265.70 and 113.88 is: 157.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.58 : 265.70 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.58/265.70 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.58x = 265.70 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.58x = 30,257.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,257.92/192.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.12

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