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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.75, 195.57 and 91.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.75, 195.57 and 91.98 is: 126.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.75 : 195.57 = 91.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.75/195.57 = 91.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.75x = 195.57 × 91.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.75x = 17,988.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,988.53/141.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.90

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