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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.27, 211.78 and 83.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.27, 211.78 and 83.55 is: 125.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.27 : 211.78 = 83.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.27/211.78 = 83.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.27x = 211.78 × 83.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.27x = 17,694.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,694.22/141.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.25

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