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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.70, 288.87 and 111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.70, 288.87 and 111.52 is: 167.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.70 : 288.87 = 111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.70/288.87 = 111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.70x = 288.87 × 111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.70x = 32,214.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,214.78/192.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.18

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