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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.84, 195.48 and 135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.84, 195.48 and 135.36 is: 186.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.84 : 195.48 = 135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.84/195.48 = 135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.84x = 195.48 × 135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.84x = 26,460.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,460.17/141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.55

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