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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.51, 195.30 and 83.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.51, 195.30 and 83.30 is: 114.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.51 : 195.30 = 83.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.51/195.30 = 83.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.51x = 195.30 × 83.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.51x = 16,267.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,267.51/141.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.96

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