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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.20, 195 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.20, 195 and 116.82 is: 161.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.20 : 195 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.20/195 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.20x = 195 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.20x = 22,779.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,779.90/141.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.33

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