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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.18, 288.03 and 111.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.18, 288.03 and 111.03 is: 166.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.18 : 288.03 = 111.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.18/288.03 = 111.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.18x = 288.03 × 111.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.18x = 31,979.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,979.97/192.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.41

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