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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.87, 195.86 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.87, 195.86 and 110.72 is: 152.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.87 : 195.86 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.87/195.86 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.87x = 195.86 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.87x = 21,684.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,684.09/141.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.84

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