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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.56, 195.03 and 118.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.56, 195.03 and 118.11 is: 162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.56 : 195.03 = 118.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.56/195.03 = 118.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.56x = 195.03 × 118.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.56x = 23,034.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,034.99/141.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.73

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