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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.28, 195.02 and 88.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.28, 195.02 and 88.89 is: 122.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.28 : 195.02 = 88.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.28/195.02 = 88.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.28x = 195.02 × 88.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.28x = 17,335.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,335.33/141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.70

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