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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.69, 195.47 and 89.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.69, 195.47 and 89.26 is: 123.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.69 : 195.47 = 89.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.69/195.47 = 89.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.69x = 195.47 × 89.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.69x = 17,447.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,447.65/141.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.14

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