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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.58, 265.75 and 117.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.58, 265.75 and 117.91 is: 162.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.58 : 265.75 = 117.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.58/265.75 = 117.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.58x = 265.75 × 117.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.58x = 31,334.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,334.58/192.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.71

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