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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.83, 195.86 and 117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.83, 195.86 and 117.44 is: 162.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.83 : 195.86 = 117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.83/195.86 = 117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.83x = 195.86 × 117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.83x = 23,001.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,001.11/141.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.18

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