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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.56, 195.24 and 110.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.56, 195.24 and 110.42 is: 152.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.56 : 195.24 = 110.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.56/195.24 = 110.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.56x = 195.24 × 110.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.56x = 21,558.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,558.40/141.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.29

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