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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.44, 195.51 and 117.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.44, 195.51 and 117.99 is: 163.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.44 : 195.51 = 117.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.44/195.51 = 117.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.44x = 195.51 × 117.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.44x = 23,067.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,067.73/141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.09

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