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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.62, 195.52 and 86.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.62, 195.52 and 86.36 is: 119.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.62 : 195.52 = 86.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.62/195.52 = 86.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.62x = 195.52 × 86.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.62x = 16,885.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,885.11/141.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.23

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