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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.12, 195.72 and 141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.12, 195.72 and 141.71 is: 195.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.12 : 195.72 = 141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.12/195.72 = 141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.12x = 195.72 × 141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.12x = 27,735.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,735.48/142.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.16

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