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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.78, 195.54 and 97.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.78, 195.54 and 97.44 is: 134.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.78 : 195.54 = 97.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.78/195.54 = 97.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.78x = 195.54 × 97.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.78x = 19,053.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,053.42/141.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.39

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