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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.29, 195.03 and 88.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.29, 195.03 and 88.91 is: 122.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.29 : 195.03 = 88.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.29/195.03 = 88.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.29x = 195.03 × 88.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.29x = 17,339.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,339.14/141.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.72

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