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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.76, 195.60 and 100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.76, 195.60 and 100.20 is: 138.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.76 : 195.60 = 100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.76/195.60 = 100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.76x = 195.60 × 100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.76x = 19,599.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,599.12/141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.26

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