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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.69, 287.58 and 83.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.69, 287.58 and 83.45 is: 125.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.69 : 287.58 = 83.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.69/287.58 = 83.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.69x = 287.58 × 83.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.69x = 23,999.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,999.58/191.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.20

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