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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.84, 195.48 and 98.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.84, 195.48 and 98.10 is: 135.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.84 : 195.48 = 98.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.84/195.48 = 98.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.84x = 195.48 × 98.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.84x = 19,176.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,176.59/141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.20

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