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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.39, 287.13 and 83.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.39, 287.13 and 83.20 is: 124.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.39 : 287.13 = 83.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.39/287.13 = 83.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.39x = 287.13 × 83.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.39x = 23,889.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,889.22/191.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.82

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