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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.84, 195.60 and 118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.84, 195.60 and 118.56 is: 163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.84 : 195.60 = 118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.84/195.60 = 118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.84x = 195.60 × 118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.84x = 23,190.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,190.34/141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.50

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