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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.27, 195.75 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.27, 195.75 and 138.84 is: 192.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.27 : 195.75 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.27/195.75 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.27x = 195.75 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.27x = 27,177.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,177.93/141.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.38

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