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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.74, 195.37 and 119.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.74, 195.37 and 119.67 is: 164.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.74 : 195.37 = 119.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.74/195.37 = 119.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.74x = 195.37 × 119.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.74x = 23,379.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,379.93/141.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.95

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