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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.57, 195.77 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.57, 195.77 and 135.12 is: 186.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.57 : 195.77 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.57/195.77 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.57x = 195.77 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.57x = 26,452.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,452.44/141.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.85

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