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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.39, 195 and 97.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.39, 195 and 97.73 is: 134.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.39 : 195 = 97.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.39/195 = 97.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.39x = 195 × 97.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.39x = 19,056.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,056.38/141.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.78

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