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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.74, 195.61 and 83.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.74, 195.61 and 83.50 is: 115.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.74 : 195.61 = 83.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.74/195.61 = 83.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.74x = 195.61 × 83.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.74x = 16,333.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,333.44/141.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.24

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