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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.72, 195.59 and 79.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.72, 195.59 and 79.55 is: 109.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.72 : 195.59 = 79.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.72/195.59 = 79.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.72x = 195.59 × 79.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.72x = 15,559.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,559.18/141.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.79

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