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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.70, 265.96 and 113.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.70, 265.96 and 113.98 is: 157.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.70 : 265.96 = 113.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.70/265.96 = 113.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.70x = 265.96 × 113.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.70x = 30,314.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,314.12/192.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.31

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