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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.75, 195.62 and 83.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.75, 195.62 and 83.52 is: 115.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.75 : 195.62 = 83.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.75/195.62 = 83.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.75x = 195.62 × 83.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.75x = 16,337.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,337.76/141.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.26

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