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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.42, 195.06 and 129.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.42, 195.06 and 129.80 is: 179.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.42 : 195.06 = 129.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.42/195.06 = 129.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.42x = 195.06 × 129.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.42x = 25,319.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,319.28/141.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.04

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