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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.77, 287.75 and 83.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.77, 287.75 and 83.53 is: 125.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.77 : 287.75 = 83.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.77/287.75 = 83.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.77x = 287.75 × 83.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.77x = 24,036.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,036.33/191.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.34

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