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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.85, 287.56 and 83.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.85, 287.56 and 83.53 is: 125.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.85 : 287.56 = 83.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.85/287.56 = 83.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.85x = 287.56 × 83.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.85x = 24,019.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,019.89/191.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.20

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