Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.44, 195.12 and 97.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 141.44, 195.12 and 97.70 is: 134.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141.44 : 195.12 = 97.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141.44/195.12 = 97.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141.44x = 195.12 × 97.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141.44x = 19,062.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,062.25/141.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134.78
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