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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.90, 195.84 and 139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.90, 195.84 and 139.20 is: 192.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.90 : 195.84 = 139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.90/195.84 = 139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.90x = 195.84 × 139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.90x = 27,260.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,260.93/141.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.11

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