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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.26, 195.01 and 97.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.26, 195.01 and 97.65 is: 134.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.26 : 195.01 = 97.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.26/195.01 = 97.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.26x = 195.01 × 97.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.26x = 19,042.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,042.48/141.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.81

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