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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.50, 195.17 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.50, 195.17 and 85.44 is: 117.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.50 : 195.17 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.50/195.17 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.50x = 195.17 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.50x = 16,675.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,675.32/141.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.85

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