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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.51, 195.50 and 98.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.51, 195.50 and 98.07 is: 135.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.51 : 195.50 = 98.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.51/195.50 = 98.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.51x = 195.50 × 98.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.51x = 19,172.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,172.69/141.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.49

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