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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.84, 287.72 and 83.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.84, 287.72 and 83.56 is: 125.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.84 : 287.72 = 83.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.84/287.72 = 83.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.84x = 287.72 × 83.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.84x = 24,041.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,041.88/191.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.32

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