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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.81, 288.99 and 83.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.81, 288.99 and 83.12 is: 124.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.81 : 288.99 = 83.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.81/288.99 = 83.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.81x = 288.99 × 83.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.81x = 24,019.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,019.40/192.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.58

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