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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.15, 211.52 and 83.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.15, 211.52 and 83.39 is: 124.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.15 : 211.52 = 83.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.15/211.52 = 83.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.15x = 211.52 × 83.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.15x = 17,637.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,637.18/141.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.95

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