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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.73, 195.39 and 120.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.73, 195.39 and 120.92 is: 166.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.73 : 195.39 = 120.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.73/195.39 = 120.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.73x = 195.39 × 120.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.73x = 23,625.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,625.58/141.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.70

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