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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.74, 195.64 and 100.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.74, 195.64 and 100.30 is: 138.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.74 : 195.64 = 100.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.74/195.64 = 100.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.74x = 195.64 × 100.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.74x = 19,622.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,622.69/141.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.44

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