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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.74, 195.62 and 86.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.74, 195.62 and 86.48 is: 119.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.74 : 195.62 = 86.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.74/195.62 = 86.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.74x = 195.62 × 86.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.74x = 16,916.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,916.79/141.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.36

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