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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.35, 195.03 and 86.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.35, 195.03 and 86.13 is: 118.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.35 : 195.03 = 86.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.35/195.03 = 86.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.35x = 195.03 × 86.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.35x = 16,797.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,797.93/141.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.84

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