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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.80, 195.34 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.80, 195.34 and 133.72 is: 184.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.80 : 195.34 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.80/195.34 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.80x = 195.34 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.80x = 26,120.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,120.86/141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.21

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