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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.15, 289.82 and 112.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.15, 289.82 and 112.15 is: 168.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.15 : 289.82 = 112.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.15/289.82 = 112.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.15x = 289.82 × 112.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.15x = 32,503.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,503.31/193.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.28

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