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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.45, 195.15 and 94.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.45, 195.15 and 94.78 is: 130.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.45 : 195.15 = 94.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.45/195.15 = 94.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.45x = 195.15 × 94.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.45x = 18,495.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,495.29/141.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.75

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