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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.99, 196.07 and 95.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.99, 196.07 and 95.43 is: 131.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.99 : 196.07 = 95.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.99/196.07 = 95.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.99x = 196.07 × 95.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.99x = 18,710.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,710.96/141.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.78

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