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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.53, 195.08 and 115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.53, 195.08 and 115.25 is: 158.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.53 : 195.08 = 115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.53/195.08 = 115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.53x = 195.08 × 115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.53x = 22,481.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,481.42/141.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.85

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