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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.65, 195.59 and 100.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.65, 195.59 and 100.29 is: 138.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.65 : 195.59 = 100.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.65/195.59 = 100.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.65x = 195.59 × 100.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.65x = 19,615.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,615.22/141.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.48

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