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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.38, 195.03 and 113.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.38, 195.03 and 113.78 is: 156.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.38 : 195.03 = 113.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.38/195.03 = 113.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.38x = 195.03 × 113.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.38x = 22,190.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,190.51/141.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.96

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