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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.73, 289.39 and 111.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.73, 289.39 and 111.63 is: 167.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.73 : 289.39 = 111.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.73/289.39 = 111.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.73x = 289.39 × 111.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.73x = 32,303.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,303.44/192.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.61

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