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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.79, 195.63 and 95.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.79, 195.63 and 95.17 is: 131.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.79 : 195.63 = 95.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.79/195.63 = 95.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.79x = 195.63 × 95.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.79x = 18,618.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,618.11/141.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.31

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