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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.44, 287.10 and 83.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.44, 287.10 and 83.16 is: 124.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.44 : 287.10 = 83.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.44/287.10 = 83.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.44x = 287.10 × 83.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.44x = 23,875.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,875.24/191.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.71

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