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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.14, 288 and 83.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.14, 288 and 83.87 is: 125.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.14 : 288 = 83.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.14/288 = 83.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.14x = 288 × 83.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.14x = 24,153.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,153.12/192.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.71

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