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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.52, 195.31 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.52, 195.31 and 94.88 is: 130.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.52 : 195.31 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.52/195.31 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.52x = 195.31 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.52x = 18,531.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,531.01/141.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.94

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