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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.61, 195.51 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.61, 195.51 and 134.68 is: 185.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.61 : 195.51 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.61/195.51 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.61x = 195.51 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.61x = 26,331.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,331.29/141.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.94

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