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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.58, 195.34 and 119.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.58, 195.34 and 119.53 is: 164.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.58 : 195.34 = 119.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.58/195.34 = 119.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.58x = 195.34 × 119.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.58x = 23,348.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,348.99/141.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.92

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