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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.67, 195.45 and 86.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.67, 195.45 and 86.39 is: 119.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.67 : 195.45 = 86.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.67/195.45 = 86.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.67x = 195.45 × 86.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.67x = 16,884.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,884.36/141.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.18

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