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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.60, 195.38 and 119.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.60, 195.38 and 119.72 is: 165.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.60 : 195.38 = 119.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.60/195.38 = 119.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.60x = 195.38 × 119.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.60x = 23,390.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,390.89/141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.19

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