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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.68, 265.98 and 119.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.68, 265.98 and 119.04 is: 164.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.68 : 265.98 = 119.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.68/265.98 = 119.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.68x = 265.98 × 119.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.68x = 31,661.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,661.71/192.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.32

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