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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.53, 195.41 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.53, 195.41 and 88.44 is: 122.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.53 : 195.41 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.53/195.41 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.53x = 195.41 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.53x = 17,281.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,281.60/141.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.11

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