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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.27, 195 and 83.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.27, 195 and 83.10 is: 114.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.27 : 195 = 83.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.27/195 = 83.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.27x = 195 × 83.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.27x = 16,204.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,204.50/141.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.71

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