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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.69, 195.57 and 98.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.69, 195.57 and 98.10 is: 135.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.69 : 195.57 = 98.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.69/195.57 = 98.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.69x = 195.57 × 98.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.69x = 19,185.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,185.42/141.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.40

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