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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.90, 195.76 and 95.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.90, 195.76 and 95.24 is: 131.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.90 : 195.76 = 95.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.90/195.76 = 95.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.90x = 195.76 × 95.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.90x = 18,644.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,644.18/141.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.39

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