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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.80, 265.96 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.80, 265.96 and 115.16 is: 158.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.80 : 265.96 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.80/265.96 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.80x = 265.96 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.80x = 30,627.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,627.95/192.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.86

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