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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.62, 267.15 and 114.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.62, 267.15 and 114.96 is: 158.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.62 : 267.15 = 114.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.62/267.15 = 114.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.62x = 267.15 × 114.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.62x = 30,711.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,711.56/193.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.62

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