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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.71, 259.43 and 141.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.71, 259.43 and 141.23 is: 195.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.71 : 259.43 = 141.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.71/259.43 = 141.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.71x = 259.43 × 141.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.71x = 36,637.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,637.30/187.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.18

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