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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.38, 195.15 and 113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.38, 195.15 and 113.70 is: 156.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.38 : 195.15 = 113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.38/195.15 = 113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.38x = 195.15 × 113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.38x = 22,188.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,188.56/141.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.94

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