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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.84, 266.07 and 114.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.84, 266.07 and 114.14 is: 157.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.84 : 266.07 = 114.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.84/266.07 = 114.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.84x = 266.07 × 114.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.84x = 30,367.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,367.90/192.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.48

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