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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.08, 286.56 and 82.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.08, 286.56 and 82.85 is: 124.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.08 : 286.56 = 82.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.08/286.56 = 82.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.08x = 286.56 × 82.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.08x = 23,741.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,741.50/191.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.25

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