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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.89, 195.85 and 137.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.89, 195.85 and 137.57 is: 189.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.89 : 195.85 = 137.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.89/195.85 = 137.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.89x = 195.85 × 137.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.89x = 26,942.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,942.28/141.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.89

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