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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.36, 287.08 and 83.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.36, 287.08 and 83.09 is: 124.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.36 : 287.08 = 83.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.36/287.08 = 83.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.36x = 287.08 × 83.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.36x = 23,853.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,853.99/191.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.65

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