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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.85, 287.59 and 83.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.85, 287.59 and 83.71 is: 125.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.85 : 287.59 = 83.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.85/287.59 = 83.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.85x = 287.59 × 83.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.85x = 24,074.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,074.16/191.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.48

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