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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.33, 287.11 and 83.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.33, 287.11 and 83.13 is: 124.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.33 : 287.11 = 83.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.33/287.11 = 83.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.33x = 287.11 × 83.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.33x = 23,866.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,866.48/191.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.74

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