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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.72, 265.94 and 118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.72, 265.94 and 118.92 is: 164.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.72 : 265.94 = 118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.72/265.94 = 118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.72x = 265.94 × 118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.72x = 31,625.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,625.58/192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.10

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