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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.96, 195.86 and 82.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.96, 195.86 and 82.93 is: 114.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.96 : 195.86 = 82.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.96/195.86 = 82.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.96x = 195.86 × 82.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.96x = 16,242.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,242.66/141.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.41

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