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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.84, 195.77 and 83.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.84, 195.77 and 83.63 is: 115.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.84 : 195.77 = 83.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.84/195.77 = 83.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.84x = 195.77 × 83.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.84x = 16,370.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,370.85/141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.42

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