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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.67, 195.58 and 97.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.67, 195.58 and 97.93 is: 135.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.67 : 195.58 = 97.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.67/195.58 = 97.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.67x = 195.58 × 97.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.67x = 19,153.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,153.15/141.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.20

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