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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.53, 195.31 and 82.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.53, 195.31 and 82.52 is: 113.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.53 : 195.31 = 82.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.53/195.31 = 82.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.53x = 195.31 × 82.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.53x = 16,115.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,115.80/141.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.87

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