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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.87, 195.71 and 99.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.87, 195.71 and 99.84 is: 137.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.87 : 195.71 = 99.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.87/195.71 = 99.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.87x = 195.71 × 99.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.87x = 19,539.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,539.69/141.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.73

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