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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.70, 195.58 and 86.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.70, 195.58 and 86.47 is: 119.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.70 : 195.58 = 86.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.70/195.58 = 86.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.70x = 195.58 × 86.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.70x = 16,911.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,911.80/141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.35

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