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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.87, 195.60 and 118.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.87, 195.60 and 118.47 is: 163.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.87 : 195.60 = 118.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.87/195.60 = 118.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.87x = 195.60 × 118.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.87x = 23,172.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,172.73/141.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.34

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