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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.56, 288.64 and 111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.56, 288.64 and 111.20 is: 166.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.56 : 288.64 = 111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.56/288.64 = 111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.56x = 288.64 × 111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.56x = 32,096.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,096.77/192.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.68

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