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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.16, 195.79 and 135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.16, 195.79 and 135.40 is: 187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.16 : 195.79 = 135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.16/195.79 = 135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.16x = 195.79 × 135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.16x = 26,509.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,509.97/141.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.80

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