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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.21, 266.65 and 114.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.21, 266.65 and 114.53 is: 158.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.21 : 266.65 = 114.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.21/266.65 = 114.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.21x = 266.65 × 114.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.21x = 30,537.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,537.80/193.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.06

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