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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.25, 211.34 and 83.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.25, 211.34 and 83.49 is: 124.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.25 : 211.34 = 83.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.25/211.34 = 83.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.25x = 211.34 × 83.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.25x = 17,644.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,644.99/141.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.92

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