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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.98, 195.66 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.98, 195.66 and 133.88 is: 184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.98 : 195.66 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.98/195.66 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.98x = 195.66 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.98x = 26,193.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,193.98/141.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.50

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