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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.67, 195.38 and 117.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.67, 195.38 and 117.07 is: 161.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.67 : 195.38 = 117.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.67/195.38 = 117.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.67x = 195.38 × 117.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.67x = 22,872.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,872.50/141.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.45

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