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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.81, 195.60 and 137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.81, 195.60 and 137.04 is: 189.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.81 : 195.60 = 137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.81/195.60 = 137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.81x = 195.60 × 137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.81x = 26,805.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,805.30/141.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.03

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