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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.66, 195.04 and 117.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.66, 195.04 and 117.06 is: 161.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.66 : 195.04 = 117.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.66/195.04 = 117.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.66x = 195.04 × 117.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.66x = 22,831.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,831.38/141.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.17

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