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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.59, 195.47 and 134.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.59, 195.47 and 134.06 is: 185.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.59 : 195.47 = 134.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.59/195.47 = 134.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.59x = 195.47 × 134.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.59x = 26,203.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,203.06/141.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.07

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