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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.83, 212.77 and 84.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.83, 212.77 and 84.10 is: 126.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.83 : 212.77 = 84.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.83/212.77 = 84.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.83x = 212.77 × 84.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.83x = 17,893.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,893.96/141.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.16

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