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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.63, 195.37 and 116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.63, 195.37 and 116.93 is: 161.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.63 : 195.37 = 116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.63/195.37 = 116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.63x = 195.37 × 116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.63x = 22,843.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,843.64/141.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.29

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