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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.79, 289.16 and 111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.79, 289.16 and 111.65 is: 167.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.79 : 289.16 = 111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.79/289.16 = 111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.79x = 289.16 × 111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.79x = 32,284.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,284.16/192.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.46

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