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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.12, 195.20 and 115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.12, 195.20 and 115.84 is: 160.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.12 : 195.20 = 115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.12/195.20 = 115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.12x = 195.20 × 115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.12x = 22,611.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,611.97/141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.23

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