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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.49, 195.19 and 86.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.49, 195.19 and 86.27 is: 119.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.49 : 195.19 = 86.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.49/195.19 = 86.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.49x = 195.19 × 86.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.49x = 16,837.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,837.85/141.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.00

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