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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.55, 195.42 and 89.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.55, 195.42 and 89.17 is: 123.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.55 : 195.42 = 89.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.55/195.42 = 89.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.55x = 195.42 × 89.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.55x = 17,425.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,425.60/141.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.11

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