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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.82, 195.67 and 112.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.82, 195.67 and 112.33 is: 154.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.82 : 195.67 = 112.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.82/195.67 = 112.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.82x = 195.67 × 112.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.82x = 21,979.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,979.61/141.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.98

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