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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.65, 265.87 and 113.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.65, 265.87 and 113.97 is: 157.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.65 : 265.87 = 113.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.65/265.87 = 113.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.65x = 265.87 × 113.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.65x = 30,301.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,301.70/192.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.29

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