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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.52, 195.26 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.52, 195.26 and 94.86 is: 130.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.52 : 195.26 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.52/195.26 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.52x = 195.26 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.52x = 18,520.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,520.91/141.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.87

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