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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.10, 211.68 and 83.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.10, 211.68 and 83.30 is: 124.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.10 : 211.68 = 83.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.10/211.68 = 83.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.10x = 211.68 × 83.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.10x = 17,632.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,632.94/141.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.97

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