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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.73, 195.54 and 89.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.73, 195.54 and 89.26 is: 123.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.73 : 195.54 = 89.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.73/195.54 = 89.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.73x = 195.54 × 89.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.73x = 17,453.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,453.90/141.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.15

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