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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.28, 195.11 and 112.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.28, 195.11 and 112.39 is: 155.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.28 : 195.11 = 112.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.28/195.11 = 112.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.28x = 195.11 × 112.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.28x = 21,927.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,927.78/141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.21

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