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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.85, 266.10 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.85, 266.10 and 114.16 is: 157.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.85 : 266.10 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.85/266.10 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.85x = 266.10 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.85x = 30,378.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,378.02/192.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.52

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