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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.83, 195.48 and 98.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.83, 195.48 and 98.09 is: 135.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.83 : 195.48 = 98.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.83/195.48 = 98.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.83x = 195.48 × 98.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.83x = 19,173.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,173.66/141.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.19

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