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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.28, 195.14 and 118.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.28, 195.14 and 118.13 is: 163.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.28 : 195.14 = 118.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.28/195.14 = 118.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.28x = 195.14 × 118.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.28x = 23,051.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,051.21/141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.16

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