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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.70, 195.62 and 95.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.70, 195.62 and 95.32 is: 131.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.70 : 195.62 = 95.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.70/195.62 = 95.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.70x = 195.62 × 95.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.70x = 18,645.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,645.65/141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.59

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