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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.24, 195.01 and 116.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.24, 195.01 and 116.30 is: 160.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.24 : 195.01 = 116.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.24/195.01 = 116.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.24x = 195.01 × 116.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.24x = 22,679.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,679.04/141.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.57

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