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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.83, 266.04 and 118.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.83, 266.04 and 118.17 is: 163.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.83 : 266.04 = 118.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.83/266.04 = 118.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.83x = 266.04 × 118.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.83x = 31,437.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,437.95/192.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.04

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