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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.83, 195.61 and 100.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.83, 195.61 and 100.37 is: 138.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.83 : 195.61 = 100.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.83/195.61 = 100.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.83x = 195.61 × 100.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.83x = 19,633.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,633.38/141.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.43

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