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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.89, 195.95 and 98.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.89, 195.95 and 98.42 is: 135.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.89 : 195.95 = 98.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.89/195.95 = 98.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.89x = 195.95 × 98.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.89x = 19,284.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,284.67/141.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.92

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