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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.68, 195.94 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.68, 195.94 and 135.24 is: 187.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.68 : 195.94 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.68/195.94 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.68x = 195.94 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.68x = 26,498.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,498.93/141.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.03

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