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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.23, 194.94 and 83.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.23, 194.94 and 83.05 is: 114.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.23 : 194.94 = 83.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.23/194.94 = 83.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.23x = 194.94 × 83.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.23x = 16,189.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,189.28/141.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.63

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