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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.59, 289.85 and 112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.59, 289.85 and 112.05 is: 167.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.59 : 289.85 = 112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.59/289.85 = 112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.59x = 289.85 × 112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.59x = 32,477.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,477.13/193.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.76

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