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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.97, 195.83 and 90.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.97, 195.83 and 90.13 is: 124.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.97 : 195.83 = 90.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.97/195.83 = 90.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.97x = 195.83 × 90.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.97x = 17,650.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,650.16/141.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.32

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