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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.48, 195.21 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.48, 195.21 and 131.13 is: 180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.48 : 195.21 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.48/195.21 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.48x = 195.21 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.48x = 25,597.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,597.89/141.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.93

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