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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.03, 194.63 and 82.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.03, 194.63 and 82.83 is: 114.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.03 : 194.63 = 82.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.03/194.63 = 82.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.03x = 194.63 × 82.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.03x = 16,121.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,121.20/141.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.31

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