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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.64, 195.45 and 99.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.64, 195.45 and 99.61 is: 137.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.64 : 195.45 = 99.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.64/195.45 = 99.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.64x = 195.45 × 99.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.64x = 19,468.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,468.77/141.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.45

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