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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.53, 288.52 and 111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.53, 288.52 and 111.20 is: 166.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.53 : 288.52 = 111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.53/288.52 = 111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.53x = 288.52 × 111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.53x = 32,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,083.42/192.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.64

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