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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.90, 195.77 and 86.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.90, 195.77 and 86.60 is: 119.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.90 : 195.77 = 86.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.90/195.77 = 86.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.90x = 195.77 × 86.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.90x = 16,952.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,952.27/141.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.47

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