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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.65, 195.37 and 100.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.65, 195.37 and 100.21 is: 138.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.65 : 195.37 = 100.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.65/195.37 = 100.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.65x = 195.37 × 100.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.65x = 19,577.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,577.53/141.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.22

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