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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.27, 194.96 and 83.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.27, 194.96 and 83.09 is: 114.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.27 : 194.96 = 83.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.27/194.96 = 83.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.27x = 194.96 × 83.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.27x = 16,198.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,198.46/141.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.66

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