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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.69, 195.60 and 86.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.69, 195.60 and 86.45 is: 119.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.69 : 195.60 = 86.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.69/195.60 = 86.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.69x = 195.60 × 86.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.69x = 16,909.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,909.05/141.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.34

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