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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.90, 266.21 and 114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.90, 266.21 and 114.19 is: 157.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.90 : 266.21 = 114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.90/266.21 = 114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.90x = 266.21 × 114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.90x = 30,398.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,398.14/192.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.58

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