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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.60, 195.54 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.60, 195.54 and 112.70 is: 155.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.60 : 195.54 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.60/195.54 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.60x = 195.54 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.60x = 22,037.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,037.36/141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.63

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