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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.71, 195.55 and 82.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.71, 195.55 and 82.69 is: 114.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.71 : 195.55 = 82.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.71/195.55 = 82.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.71x = 195.55 × 82.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.71x = 16,169.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,169.33/141.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.11

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