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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.98, 195.64 and 100.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.98, 195.64 and 100.58 is: 138.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.98 : 195.64 = 100.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.98/195.64 = 100.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.98x = 195.64 × 100.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.98x = 19,676.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,676.24/141.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.59

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