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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.87, 289.22 and 111.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.87, 289.22 and 111.74 is: 167.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.87 : 289.22 = 111.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.87/289.22 = 111.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.87x = 289.22 × 111.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.87x = 32,315.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,315.44/192.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.55

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