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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.13, 289.23 and 111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.13, 289.23 and 111.72 is: 167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.13 : 289.23 = 111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.13/289.23 = 111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.13x = 289.23 × 111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.13x = 32,312.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,312.78/193.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.32

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