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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.60, 195.17 and 139.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.60, 195.17 and 139.71 is: 192.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.60 : 195.17 = 139.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.60/195.17 = 139.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.60x = 195.17 × 139.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.60x = 27,266.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,266.50/141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.56

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