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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.65, 195.44 and 91.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.65, 195.44 and 91.86 is: 126.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.65 : 195.44 = 91.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.65/195.44 = 91.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.65x = 195.44 × 91.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.65x = 17,953.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,953.12/141.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.74

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