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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.97, 196.00 and 95.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.97, 196.00 and 95.59 is: 131.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.97 : 196.00 = 95.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.97/196.00 = 95.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.97x = 196.00 × 95.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.97x = 18,736.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,736.00/141.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.97

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