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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.87, 195.74 and 89.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.87, 195.74 and 89.40 is: 123.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.87 : 195.74 = 89.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.87/195.74 = 89.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.87x = 195.74 × 89.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.87x = 17,498.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,498.71/141.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.34

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