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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.69, 195.39 and 133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.69, 195.39 and 133.98 is: 184.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.69 : 195.39 = 133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.69/195.39 = 133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.69x = 195.39 × 133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.69x = 26,178.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,178.35/141.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.76

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