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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.79, 266.10 and 118.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.79, 266.10 and 118.13 is: 163.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.79 : 266.10 = 118.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.79/266.10 = 118.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.79x = 266.10 × 118.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.79x = 31,432.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,432.62/192.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.04

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