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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.73, 195.55 and 95.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.73, 195.55 and 95.13 is: 131.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.73 : 195.55 = 95.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.73/195.55 = 95.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.73x = 195.55 × 95.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.73x = 18,601.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,601.74/141.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.25

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