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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.54, 195.15 and 113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.54, 195.15 and 113.86 is: 156.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.54 : 195.15 = 113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.54/195.15 = 113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.54x = 195.15 × 113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.54x = 22,219.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,219.78/141.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.99

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