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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.48, 195.03 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.48, 195.03 and 115.38 is: 159.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.48 : 195.03 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.48/195.03 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.48x = 195.03 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.48x = 22,502.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,502.56/141.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.05

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