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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.56, 195.40 and 86.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.56, 195.40 and 86.30 is: 119.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.56 : 195.40 = 86.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.56/195.40 = 86.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.56x = 195.40 × 86.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.56x = 16,863.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,863.02/141.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.12

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