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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.01, 286.50 and 82.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.01, 286.50 and 82.72 is: 124.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.01 : 286.50 = 82.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.01/286.50 = 82.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.01x = 286.50 × 82.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.01x = 23,699.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,699.28/191.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.07

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