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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.68, 265.90 and 118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.68, 265.90 and 118.96 is: 164.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.68 : 265.90 = 118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.68/265.90 = 118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.68x = 265.90 × 118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.68x = 31,631.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,631.46/192.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.17

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