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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.32, 195.09 and 116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.32, 195.09 and 116.90 is: 161.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.32 : 195.09 = 116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.32/195.09 = 116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.32x = 195.09 × 116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.32x = 22,806.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,806.02/141.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.38

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