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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.36, 195.09 and 82.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.36, 195.09 and 82.33 is: 113.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.36 : 195.09 = 82.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.36/195.09 = 82.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.36x = 195.09 × 82.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.36x = 16,061.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,061.76/141.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.62

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