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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.41, 195.16 and 130.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.41, 195.16 and 130.25 is: 179.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.41 : 195.16 = 130.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.41/195.16 = 130.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.41x = 195.16 × 130.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.41x = 25,419.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,419.59/141.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.76

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