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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.92, 266.16 and 115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.92, 266.16 and 115.28 is: 159.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.92 : 266.16 = 115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.92/266.16 = 115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.92x = 266.16 × 115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.92x = 30,682.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,682.92/192.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.04

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