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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.92, 266.12 and 119.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.92, 266.12 and 119.18 is: 164.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.92 : 266.12 = 119.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.92/266.12 = 119.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.92x = 266.12 × 119.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.92x = 31,716.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,716.25/192.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.41

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