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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.78, 195.51 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.78, 195.51 and 115.50 is: 159.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.78 : 195.51 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.78/195.51 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.78x = 195.51 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.78x = 22,581.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,581.41/141.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.27

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