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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.29, 195.18 and 110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.29, 195.18 and 110.60 is: 152.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.29 : 195.18 = 110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.29/195.18 = 110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.29x = 195.18 × 110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.29x = 21,586.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,586.25/141.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.78

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