Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.74, 195.51 and 86.42
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 141.74, 195.51 and 86.42 is: 119.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141.74 : 195.51 = 86.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141.74/195.51 = 86.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141.74x = 195.51 × 86.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141.74x = 16,895.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,895.97/141.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119.20
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