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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.55, 267.05 and 114.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.55, 267.05 and 114.87 is: 158.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.55 : 267.05 = 114.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.55/267.05 = 114.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.55x = 267.05 × 114.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.55x = 30,676.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,676.03/193.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.49

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