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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.59, 195.41 and 82.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.59, 195.41 and 82.58 is: 113.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.59 : 195.41 = 82.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.59/195.41 = 82.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.59x = 195.41 × 82.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.59x = 16,135.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,135.57/141.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.96

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