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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.99, 196.02 and 95.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.99, 196.02 and 95.42 is: 131.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.99 : 196.02 = 95.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.99/196.02 = 95.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.99x = 196.02 × 95.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.99x = 18,704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,704.72/141.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.74

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