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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.70, 289.86 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.70, 289.86 and 112.14 is: 167.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.70 : 289.86 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.70/289.86 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.70x = 289.86 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.70x = 32,504.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,504.90/193.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.81

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