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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.63, 265.82 and 113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.63, 265.82 and 113.96 is: 157.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.63 : 265.82 = 113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.63/265.82 = 113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.63x = 265.82 × 113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.63x = 30,290.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,290.95/192.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.25

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