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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.61, 265.81 and 113.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.61, 265.81 and 113.93 is: 157.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.61 : 265.81 = 113.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.61/265.81 = 113.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.61x = 265.81 × 113.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.61x = 30,283.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,283.16/192.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.23

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