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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.67, 195.37 and 95.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.67, 195.37 and 95.05 is: 131.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.67 : 195.37 = 95.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.67/195.37 = 95.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.67x = 195.37 × 95.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.67x = 18,569.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,569.92/141.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.08

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