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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.28, 195.01 and 88.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.28, 195.01 and 88.83 is: 122.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.28 : 195.01 = 88.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.28/195.01 = 88.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.28x = 195.01 × 88.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.28x = 17,322.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,322.52/141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.61

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