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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.12, 289.85 and 111.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.12, 289.85 and 111.85 is: 167.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.12 : 289.85 = 111.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.12/289.85 = 111.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.12x = 289.85 × 111.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.12x = 32,418.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,418.44/193.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.87

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