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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.65, 195.47 and 79.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.65, 195.47 and 79.48 is: 109.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.65 : 195.47 = 79.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.65/195.47 = 79.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.65x = 195.47 × 79.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.65x = 15,534.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,534.58/141.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.67

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