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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.42, 289.95 and 112.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.42, 289.95 and 112.33 is: 168.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.42 : 289.95 = 112.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.42/289.95 = 112.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.42x = 289.95 × 112.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.42x = 32,570.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,570.08/193.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.39

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