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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.20, 195.18 and 129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.20, 195.18 and 129.86 is: 179.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.20 : 195.18 = 129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.20/195.18 = 129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.20x = 195.18 × 129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.20x = 25,346.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,346.07/141.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.50

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