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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.79, 287.79 and 83.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.79, 287.79 and 83.61 is: 125.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.79 : 287.79 = 83.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.79/287.79 = 83.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.79x = 287.79 × 83.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.79x = 24,062.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,062.12/191.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.46

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