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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.49, 195.18 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.49, 195.18 and 94.86 is: 130.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.49 : 195.18 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.49/195.18 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.49x = 195.18 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.49x = 18,514.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,514.77/141.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.86

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