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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.86, 195.81 and 131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.86, 195.81 and 131.60 is: 181.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.86 : 195.81 = 131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.86/195.81 = 131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.86x = 195.81 × 131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.86x = 25,768.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,768.60/141.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.65

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