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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.67, 195.36 and 102.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.67, 195.36 and 102.25 is: 141.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.67 : 195.36 = 102.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.67/195.36 = 102.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.67x = 195.36 × 102.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.67x = 19,975.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,975.56/141.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.00

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