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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.88, 195.78 and 86.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.88, 195.78 and 86.62 is: 119.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.88 : 195.78 = 86.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.88/195.78 = 86.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.88x = 195.78 × 86.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.88x = 16,958.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,958.46/141.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.53

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