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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.23, 195.26 and 97.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.23, 195.26 and 97.89 is: 135.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.23 : 195.26 = 97.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.23/195.26 = 97.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.23x = 195.26 × 97.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.23x = 19,113.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,113.51/141.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.34

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