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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.84, 266.02 and 115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.84, 266.02 and 115.08 is: 158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.84 : 266.02 = 115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.84/266.02 = 115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.84x = 266.02 × 115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.84x = 30,613.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,613.58/192.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.75

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