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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.95, 195.86 and 89.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.95, 195.86 and 89.51 is: 123.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.95 : 195.86 = 89.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.95/195.86 = 89.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.95x = 195.86 × 89.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.95x = 17,530.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,530.00/141.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.50

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