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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.94, 195.62 and 136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.94, 195.62 and 136.36 is: 187.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.94 : 195.62 = 136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.94/195.62 = 136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.94x = 195.62 × 136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.94x = 26,674.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,674.74/141.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.93

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