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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.52, 289.84 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.52, 289.84 and 112.16 is: 167.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.52 : 289.84 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.52/289.84 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.52x = 289.84 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.52x = 32,508.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,508.45/193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.98

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