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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.86, 291.06 and 112.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.86, 291.06 and 112.77 is: 169.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.86 : 291.06 = 112.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.86/291.06 = 112.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.86x = 291.06 × 112.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.86x = 32,822.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,822.84/193.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.31

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