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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.71, 195.33 and 100.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.71, 195.33 and 100.17 is: 138.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.71 : 195.33 = 100.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.71/195.33 = 100.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.71x = 195.33 × 100.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.71x = 19,566.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,566.21/141.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.08

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