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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.60, 265.76 and 113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.60, 265.76 and 113.86 is: 157.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.60 : 265.76 = 113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.60/265.76 = 113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.60x = 265.76 × 113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.60x = 30,257.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,257.81/192.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.10

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