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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.62, 195.37 and 114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.62, 195.37 and 114.03 is: 157.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.62 : 195.37 = 114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.62/195.37 = 114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.62x = 195.37 × 114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.62x = 22,278.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,278.04/141.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.31

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