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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.60, 265.75 and 118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.60, 265.75 and 118.96 is: 164.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.60 : 265.75 = 118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.60/265.75 = 118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.60x = 265.75 × 118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.60x = 31,612.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,612.66/192.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.14

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