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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.70, 265.99 and 114.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.70, 265.99 and 114.01 is: 157.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.70 : 265.99 = 114.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.70/265.99 = 114.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.70x = 265.99 × 114.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.70x = 30,324.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,324.95/192.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.37

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