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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.13, 286.81 and 82.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.13, 286.81 and 82.89 is: 124.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.13 : 286.81 = 82.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.13/286.81 = 82.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.13x = 286.81 × 82.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.13x = 23,773.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,773.47/191.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.39

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