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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.70, 265.82 and 118.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.70, 265.82 and 118.97 is: 164.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.70 : 265.82 = 118.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.70/265.82 = 118.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.70x = 265.82 × 118.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.70x = 31,624.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,624.18/192.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.11

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