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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.65, 195.46 and 79.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.65, 195.46 and 79.50 is: 109.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.65 : 195.46 = 79.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.65/195.46 = 79.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.65x = 195.46 × 79.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.65x = 15,539.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,539.02/141.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.70

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