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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.84, 195.73 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.84, 195.73 and 114.40 is: 157.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.84 : 195.73 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.84/195.73 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.84x = 195.73 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.84x = 22,390.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,390.94/141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.87

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