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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.62, 195.44 and 79.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.62, 195.44 and 79.46 is: 109.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.62 : 195.44 = 79.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.62/195.44 = 79.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.62x = 195.44 × 79.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.62x = 15,528.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,528.29/141.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.65

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