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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.89, 195.87 and 96.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.89, 195.87 and 96.43 is: 133.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.89 : 195.87 = 96.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.89/195.87 = 96.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.89x = 195.87 × 96.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.89x = 18,886.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,886.76/141.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.11

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