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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.37, 195.14 and 133.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.37, 195.14 and 133.67 is: 184.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.37 : 195.14 = 133.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.37/195.14 = 133.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.37x = 195.14 × 133.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.37x = 26,085.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,085.19/141.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.52

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