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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.26, 195.08 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.26, 195.08 and 136.49 is: 188.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.26 : 195.08 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.26/195.08 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.26x = 195.08 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.26x = 26,624.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,624.81/141.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.49

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