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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.44, 195.72 and 135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.44, 195.72 and 135.44 is: 187.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.44 : 195.72 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.44/195.72 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.44x = 195.72 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.44x = 26,508.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,508.32/141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.42

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