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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.33, 195.13 and 88.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.33, 195.13 and 88.95 is: 122.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.33 : 195.13 = 88.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.33/195.13 = 88.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.33x = 195.13 × 88.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.33x = 17,356.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,356.81/141.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.81

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