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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.76, 266 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.76, 266 and 115.12 is: 158.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.76 : 266 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.76/266 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.76x = 266 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.76x = 30,621.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,621.92/192.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.86

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