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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.67, 195.65 and 100.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.67, 195.65 and 100.23 is: 138.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.67 : 195.65 = 100.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.67/195.65 = 100.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.67x = 195.65 × 100.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.67x = 19,610.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,610.00/141.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.42

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