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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.58, 195.35 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.58, 195.35 and 94.88 is: 130.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.58 : 195.35 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.58/195.35 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.58x = 195.35 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.58x = 18,535.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,535.53/141.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.92

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