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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.69, 195.75 and 135.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.69, 195.75 and 135.03 is: 186.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.69 : 195.75 = 135.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.69/195.75 = 135.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.69x = 195.75 × 135.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.69x = 26,432.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,432.12/141.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.55

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