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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.75, 289.31 and 111.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.75, 289.31 and 111.75 is: 167.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.75 : 289.31 = 111.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.75/289.31 = 111.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.75x = 289.31 × 111.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.75x = 32,329.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,329.83/192.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.73

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