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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.89, 291.03 and 112.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.89, 291.03 and 112.89 is: 169.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.89 : 291.03 = 112.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.89/291.03 = 112.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.89x = 291.03 × 112.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.89x = 32,854.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,854.38/193.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.45

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