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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.80, 195.72 and 95.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.80, 195.72 and 95.24 is: 131.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.80 : 195.72 = 95.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.80/195.72 = 95.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.80x = 195.72 × 95.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.80x = 18,640.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,640.37/141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.46

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