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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.58, 195.40 and 85.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.58, 195.40 and 85.54 is: 118.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.58 : 195.40 = 85.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.58/195.40 = 85.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.58x = 195.40 × 85.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.58x = 16,714.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,714.52/141.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.06

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