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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.79, 195.82 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.79, 195.82 and 136.32 is: 188.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.79 : 195.82 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.79/195.82 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.79x = 195.82 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.79x = 26,694.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,694.18/141.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.27

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