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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.82, 195.60 and 110.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.82, 195.60 and 110.74 is: 152.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.82 : 195.60 = 110.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.82/195.60 = 110.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.82x = 195.60 × 110.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.82x = 21,660.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,660.74/141.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.73

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