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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.57, 195.45 and 95.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.57, 195.45 and 95.01 is: 131.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.57 : 195.45 = 95.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.57/195.45 = 95.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.57x = 195.45 × 95.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.57x = 18,569.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,569.70/141.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.17

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