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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.36, 195.39 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.36, 195.39 and 119.76 is: 165.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.36 : 195.39 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.36/195.39 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.36x = 195.39 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.36x = 23,399.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,399.91/141.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.53

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