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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.92, 266.15 and 115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.92, 266.15 and 115.25 is: 158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.92 : 266.15 = 115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.92/266.15 = 115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.92x = 266.15 × 115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.92x = 30,673.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,673.21/192.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.99

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