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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.78, 195.62 and 83.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.78, 195.62 and 83.53 is: 115.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.78 : 195.62 = 83.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.78/195.62 = 83.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.78x = 195.62 × 83.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.78x = 16,340.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,340.14/141.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.25

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