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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.68, 212.22 and 83.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.68, 212.22 and 83.84 is: 125.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.68 : 212.22 = 83.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.68/212.22 = 83.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.68x = 212.22 × 83.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.68x = 17,792.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,792.52/141.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.58

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