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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.71, 265.82 and 117.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.71, 265.82 and 117.99 is: 162.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.71 : 265.82 = 117.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.71/265.82 = 117.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.71x = 265.82 × 117.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.71x = 31,364.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,364.10/192.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.75

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