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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.83, 195.71 and 86.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.83, 195.71 and 86.56 is: 119.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.83 : 195.71 = 86.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.83/195.71 = 86.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.83x = 195.71 × 86.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.83x = 16,940.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,940.38/141.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.45

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