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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.34, 195.06 and 83.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.34, 195.06 and 83.13 is: 114.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.34 : 195.06 = 83.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.34/195.06 = 83.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.34x = 195.06 × 83.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.34x = 16,215.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,215.34/141.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.73

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