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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.86, 195.68 and 86.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.86, 195.68 and 86.55 is: 119.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.86 : 195.68 = 86.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.86/195.68 = 86.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.86x = 195.68 × 86.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.86x = 16,935.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,935.59/141.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.38

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