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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.84, 195.93 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.84, 195.93 and 127.26 is: 175.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.84 : 195.93 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.84/195.93 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.84x = 195.93 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.84x = 24,934.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,934.05/141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.79

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