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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.76, 195 and 140.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.76, 195 and 140.84 is: 193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.76 : 195 = 140.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.76/195 = 140.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.76x = 195 × 140.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.76x = 27,463.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,463.80/141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.73

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