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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.94, 289.42 and 111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.94, 289.42 and 111.72 is: 167.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.94 : 289.42 = 111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.94/289.42 = 111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.94x = 289.42 × 111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.94x = 32,334.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,334.00/192.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.59

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