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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.94, 195.62 and 98.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.94, 195.62 and 98.20 is: 135.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.94 : 195.62 = 98.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.94/195.62 = 98.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.94x = 195.62 × 98.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.94x = 19,209.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,209.88/141.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.34

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