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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.66, 265.85 and 118.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.66, 265.85 and 118.95 is: 164.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.66 : 265.85 = 118.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.66/265.85 = 118.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.66x = 265.85 × 118.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.66x = 31,621.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,621.53/192.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.14

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