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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.76, 195.68 and 89.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.76, 195.68 and 89.32 is: 123.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.76 : 195.68 = 89.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.76/195.68 = 89.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.76x = 195.68 × 89.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.76x = 17,478.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,478.14/141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.29

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