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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.92, 195.82 and 90.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.92, 195.82 and 90.16 is: 124.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.92 : 195.82 = 90.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.92/195.82 = 90.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.92x = 195.82 × 90.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.92x = 17,655.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,655.13/141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.40

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