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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.83, 195.72 and 79.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.83, 195.72 and 79.65 is: 109.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.83 : 195.72 = 79.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.83/195.72 = 79.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.83x = 195.72 × 79.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.83x = 15,589.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,589.10/141.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.92

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