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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.44, 195.16 and 86.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.44, 195.16 and 86.18 is: 118.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.44 : 195.16 = 86.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.44/195.16 = 86.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.44x = 195.16 × 86.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.44x = 16,818.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,818.89/141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.91

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