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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.53, 211.96 and 83.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.53, 211.96 and 83.64 is: 125.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.53 : 211.96 = 83.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.53/211.96 = 83.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.53x = 211.96 × 83.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.53x = 17,728.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,728.33/141.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.26

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