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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.66, 195.24 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.66, 195.24 and 112.50 is: 155.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.66 : 195.24 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.66/195.24 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.66x = 195.24 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.66x = 21,964.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,964.50/141.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.05

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