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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.95, 287.73 and 83.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.95, 287.73 and 83.65 is: 125.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.95 : 287.73 = 83.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.95/287.73 = 83.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.95x = 287.73 × 83.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.95x = 24,068.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,068.61/191.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.39

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