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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.97, 195.96 and 82.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.97, 195.96 and 82.97 is: 114.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.97 : 195.96 = 82.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.97/195.96 = 82.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.97x = 195.96 × 82.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.97x = 16,259.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,259.19/141.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.52

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