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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.84, 195.81 and 95.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.84, 195.81 and 95.20 is: 131.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.84 : 195.81 = 95.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.84/195.81 = 95.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.84x = 195.81 × 95.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.84x = 18,641.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,641.59/141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.42

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