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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.79, 195.21 and 110.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.79, 195.21 and 110.66 is: 152.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.79 : 195.21 = 110.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.79/195.21 = 110.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.79x = 195.21 × 110.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.79x = 21,601.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,601.94/141.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.35

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