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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.75, 195.46 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.75, 195.46 and 130.50 is: 179.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.75 : 195.46 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.75/195.46 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.75x = 195.46 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.75x = 25,507.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,507.53/141.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.95

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