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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.54, 195.09 and 113.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.54, 195.09 and 113.82 is: 156.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.54 : 195.09 = 113.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.54/195.09 = 113.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.54x = 195.09 × 113.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.54x = 22,205.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,205.14/141.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.88

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