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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.99, 266.37 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.99, 266.37 and 118.32 is: 163.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.99 : 266.37 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.99/266.37 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.99x = 266.37 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.99x = 31,516.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,516.90/192.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.31

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