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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.12, 287.82 and 83.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.12, 287.82 and 83.70 is: 125.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.12 : 287.82 = 83.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.12/287.82 = 83.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.12x = 287.82 × 83.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.12x = 24,090.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,090.53/192.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.39

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