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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.85, 266.12 and 119.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.85, 266.12 and 119.17 is: 164.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.85 : 266.12 = 119.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.85/266.12 = 119.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.85x = 266.12 × 119.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.85x = 31,713.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,713.52/192.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.45

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