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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.79, 195.68 and 86.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.79, 195.68 and 86.52 is: 119.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.79 : 195.68 = 86.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.79/195.68 = 86.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.79x = 195.68 × 86.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.79x = 16,929.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,929.67/141.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.40

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