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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.96, 287.86 and 83.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.96, 287.86 and 83.76 is: 125.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.96 : 287.86 = 83.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.96/287.86 = 83.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.96x = 287.86 × 83.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.96x = 24,111.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,111.15/191.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.61

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