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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.88, 195.74 and 90.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.88, 195.74 and 90.20 is: 124.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.88 : 195.74 = 90.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.88/195.74 = 90.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.88x = 195.74 × 90.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.88x = 17,655.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,655.75/141.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.44

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