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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.55, 267.15 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.55, 267.15 and 114.88 is: 158.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.55 : 267.15 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.55/267.15 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.55x = 267.15 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.55x = 30,690.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,690.19/193.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.56

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