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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.86, 195.82 and 98.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.86, 195.82 and 98.12 is: 135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.86 : 195.82 = 98.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.86/195.82 = 98.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.86x = 195.82 × 98.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.86x = 19,213.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,213.86/141.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.44

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