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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.88, 289.23 and 111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.88, 289.23 and 111.88 is: 167.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.88 : 289.23 = 111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.88/289.23 = 111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.88x = 289.23 × 111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.88x = 32,359.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,359.05/192.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.77

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