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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.09, 287.91 and 115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.09, 287.91 and 115.11 is: 172.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.09 : 287.91 = 115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.09/287.91 = 115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.09x = 287.91 × 115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.09x = 33,141.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,141.32/192.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.53

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