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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.30, 195.21 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.30, 195.21 and 116.91 is: 161.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.30 : 195.21 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.30/195.21 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.30x = 195.21 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.30x = 22,822.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,822.00/141.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.51

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