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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.75, 196.02 and 135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.75, 196.02 and 135.30 is: 187.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.75 : 196.02 = 135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.75/196.02 = 135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.75x = 196.02 × 135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.75x = 26,522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,522.24/141.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.11

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