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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.81, 195.68 and 83.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.81, 195.68 and 83.60 is: 115.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.81 : 195.68 = 83.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.81/195.68 = 83.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.81x = 195.68 × 83.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.81x = 16,357.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,357.45/141.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.35

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