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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.54, 267.03 and 114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.54, 267.03 and 114.82 is: 158.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.54 : 267.03 = 114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.54/267.03 = 114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.54x = 267.03 × 114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.54x = 30,659.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,659.72/193.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.42

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