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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.72, 195.18 and 119.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.72, 195.18 and 119.72 is: 164.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.72 : 195.18 = 119.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.72/195.18 = 119.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.72x = 195.18 × 119.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.72x = 23,366.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,366.95/141.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.88

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