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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.24, 195.12 and 140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.24, 195.12 and 140.16 is: 193.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.24 : 195.12 = 140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.24/195.12 = 140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.24x = 195.12 × 140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.24x = 27,348.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,348.02/141.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.63

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