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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.99, 288.05 and 83.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.99, 288.05 and 83.85 is: 125.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.99 : 288.05 = 83.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.99/288.05 = 83.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.99x = 288.05 × 83.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.99x = 24,152.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,152.99/191.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.80

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