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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.96, 195.90 and 95.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.96, 195.90 and 95.28 is: 131.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.96 : 195.90 = 95.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.96/195.90 = 95.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.96x = 195.90 × 95.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.96x = 18,665.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,665.35/141.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.48

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