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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.65, 195.43 and 86.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.65, 195.43 and 86.41 is: 119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.65 : 195.43 = 86.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.65/195.43 = 86.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.65x = 195.43 × 86.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.65x = 16,886.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,886.62/141.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.22

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