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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.83, 195.63 and 99.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.83, 195.63 and 99.75 is: 137.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.83 : 195.63 = 99.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.83/195.63 = 99.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.83x = 195.63 × 99.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.83x = 19,514.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,514.09/141.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.59

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