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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.75, 195.67 and 82.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.75, 195.67 and 82.77 is: 114.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.75 : 195.67 = 82.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.75/195.67 = 82.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.75x = 195.67 × 82.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.75x = 16,195.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,195.61/141.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.25

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