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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.32, 195.92 and 136.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.32, 195.92 and 136.31 is: 188.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.32 : 195.92 = 136.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.32/195.92 = 136.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.32x = 195.92 × 136.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.32x = 26,704.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,704.90/141.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.97

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