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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.91, 195.55 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.91, 195.55 and 117.52 is: 161.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.91 : 195.55 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.91/195.55 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.91x = 195.55 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.91x = 22,981.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,981.04/141.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.94

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