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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.55, 195.32 and 82.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.55, 195.32 and 82.54 is: 113.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.55 : 195.32 = 82.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.55/195.32 = 82.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.55x = 195.32 × 82.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.55x = 16,122.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,122.16/141.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.90

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