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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.91, 195.76 and 98.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.91, 195.76 and 98.17 is: 135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.91 : 195.76 = 98.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.91/195.76 = 98.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.91x = 195.76 × 98.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.91x = 19,217.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,217.27/141.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.42

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