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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.91, 195.84 and 134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.91, 195.84 and 134.84 is: 186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.91 : 195.84 = 134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.91/195.84 = 134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.91x = 195.84 × 134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.91x = 26,407.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,407.56/141.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.09

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