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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.46, 286.96 and 83.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.46, 286.96 and 83.13 is: 124.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.46 : 286.96 = 83.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.46/286.96 = 83.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.46x = 286.96 × 83.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.46x = 23,854.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,854.98/191.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.60

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