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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.34, 195.03 and 79.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.34, 195.03 and 79.17 is: 109.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.34 : 195.03 = 79.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.34/195.03 = 79.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.34x = 195.03 × 79.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.34x = 15,440.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,440.53/141.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.24

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