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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.26, 195.06 and 99.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.26, 195.06 and 99.92 is: 137.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.26 : 195.06 = 99.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.26/195.06 = 99.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.26x = 195.06 × 99.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.26x = 19,490.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,490.40/141.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.98

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