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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.78, 195.36 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.78, 195.36 and 119.88 is: 165.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.78 : 195.36 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.78/195.36 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.78x = 195.36 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.78x = 23,419.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,419.76/141.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.18

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