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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.95, 195.95 and 127.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.95, 195.95 and 127.37 is: 175.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.95 : 195.95 = 127.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.95/195.95 = 127.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.95x = 195.95 × 127.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.95x = 24,958.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,958.15/141.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.82

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