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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.60, 195.37 and 86.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.60, 195.37 and 86.34 is: 119.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.60 : 195.37 = 86.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.60/195.37 = 86.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.60x = 195.37 × 86.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.60x = 16,867.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,867.62/141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.12

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