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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.70, 212.52 and 83.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.70, 212.52 and 83.73 is: 125.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.70 : 212.52 = 83.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.70/212.52 = 83.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.70x = 212.52 × 83.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.70x = 17,795.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,795.41/141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.59

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