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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.70, 195.55 and 79.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.70, 195.55 and 79.53 is: 109.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.70 : 195.55 = 79.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.70/195.55 = 79.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.70x = 195.55 × 79.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.70x = 15,552.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,552.43/141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.75

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