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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.54, 195.39 and 83.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.54, 195.39 and 83.31 is: 115.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.54 : 195.39 = 83.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.54/195.39 = 83.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.54x = 195.39 × 83.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.54x = 16,277.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,277.94/141.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.01

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