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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.74, 195.65 and 95.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.74, 195.65 and 95.10 is: 131.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.74 : 195.65 = 95.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.74/195.65 = 95.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.74x = 195.65 × 95.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.74x = 18,606.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,606.55/141.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.27

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