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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.72, 265.86 and 118.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.72, 265.86 and 118.99 is: 164.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.72 : 265.86 = 118.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.72/265.86 = 118.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.72x = 265.86 × 118.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.72x = 31,635.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,635.01/192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.15

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