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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.90, 195.80 and 110.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.90, 195.80 and 110.78 is: 152.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.90 : 195.80 = 110.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.90/195.80 = 110.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.90x = 195.80 × 110.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.90x = 21,690.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,690.72/141.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.86

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