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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.80, 195.72 and 127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.80, 195.72 and 127.22 is: 175.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.80 : 195.72 = 127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.80/195.72 = 127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.80x = 195.72 × 127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.80x = 24,899.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,899.50/141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.60

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