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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.93, 287.88 and 83.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.93, 287.88 and 83.72 is: 125.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.93 : 287.88 = 83.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.93/287.88 = 83.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.93x = 287.88 × 83.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.93x = 24,101.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,101.31/191.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.57

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