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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.18, 195.72 and 136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.18, 195.72 and 136.16 is: 188.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.18 : 195.72 = 136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.18/195.72 = 136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.18x = 195.72 × 136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.18x = 26,650.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,650.73/141.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.78

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