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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.13, 211.62 and 83.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.13, 211.62 and 83.46 is: 125.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.13 : 211.62 = 83.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.13/211.62 = 83.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.13x = 211.62 × 83.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.13x = 17,661.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,661.81/141.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.15

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