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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.24, 195.17 and 113.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.24, 195.17 and 113.57 is: 156.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.24 : 195.17 = 113.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.24/195.17 = 113.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.24x = 195.17 × 113.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.24x = 22,163.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,163.91/141.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.92

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