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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.70, 195.30 and 114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.70, 195.30 and 114.02 is: 157.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.70 : 195.30 = 114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.70/195.30 = 114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.70x = 195.30 × 114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.70x = 22,268.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,268.11/141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.15

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