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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.82, 195.74 and 86.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.82, 195.74 and 86.56 is: 119.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.82 : 195.74 = 86.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.82/195.74 = 86.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.82x = 195.74 × 86.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.82x = 16,943.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,943.25/141.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.47

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