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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.80, 195.64 and 98.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.80, 195.64 and 98.15 is: 135.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.80 : 195.64 = 98.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.80/195.64 = 98.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.80x = 195.64 × 98.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.80x = 19,200.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,200.84/141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.41

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