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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.86, 196.08 and 130.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.86, 196.08 and 130.93 is: 180.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.86 : 196.08 = 130.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.86/196.08 = 130.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.86x = 196.08 × 130.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.86x = 25,671.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,671.77/141.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.97

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