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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.90, 266.24 and 119.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.90, 266.24 and 119.21 is: 164.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.90 : 266.24 = 119.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.90/266.24 = 119.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.90x = 266.24 × 119.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.90x = 31,738.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,738.47/192.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.53

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