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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.79, 265.97 and 118.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.79, 265.97 and 118.10 is: 162.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.79 : 265.97 = 118.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.79/265.97 = 118.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.79x = 265.97 × 118.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.79x = 31,411.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,411.06/192.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.93

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