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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.16, 211.47 and 83.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.16, 211.47 and 83.26 is: 124.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.16 : 211.47 = 83.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.16/211.47 = 83.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.16x = 211.47 × 83.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.16x = 17,606.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,606.99/141.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.73

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