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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.93, 195.89 and 82.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.93, 195.89 and 82.93 is: 114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.93 : 195.89 = 82.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.93/195.89 = 82.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.93x = 195.89 × 82.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.93x = 16,243.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,243.76/141.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.45

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