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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.95, 195.86 and 86.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.95, 195.86 and 86.73 is: 119.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.95 : 195.86 = 86.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.95/195.86 = 86.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.95x = 195.86 × 86.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.95x = 16,986.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,986.50/141.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.67

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