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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.06, 289.35 and 111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.06, 289.35 and 111.72 is: 167.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.06 : 289.35 = 111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.06/289.35 = 111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.06x = 289.35 × 111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.06x = 32,327.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,327.27/193.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.45

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