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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.75, 195.44 and 115.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.75, 195.44 and 115.43 is: 159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.75 : 195.44 = 115.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.75/195.44 = 115.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.75x = 195.44 × 115.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.75x = 22,559.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,559.64/141.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.15

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