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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.55, 195.23 and 91.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.55, 195.23 and 91.72 is: 126.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.55 : 195.23 = 91.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.55/195.23 = 91.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.55x = 195.23 × 91.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.55x = 17,905.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,905.06/141.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.50

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