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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.90, 266.10 and 119.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.90, 266.10 and 119.28 is: 164.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.90 : 266.10 = 119.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.90/266.10 = 119.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.90x = 266.10 × 119.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.90x = 31,740.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,740.41/192.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.54

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