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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.40, 195.22 and 97.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.40, 195.22 and 97.28 is: 134.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.40 : 195.22 = 97.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.40/195.22 = 97.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.40x = 195.22 × 97.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.40x = 18,991.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,991.00/141.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.31

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