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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.48, 195.36 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.48, 195.36 and 112.32 is: 155.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.48 : 195.36 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.48/195.36 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.48x = 195.36 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.48x = 21,942.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,942.84/141.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.09

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