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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.66, 195.57 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.66, 195.57 and 133.74 is: 184.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.66 : 195.57 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.66/195.57 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.66x = 195.57 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.66x = 26,155.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,155.53/141.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.64

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