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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.92, 195.68 and 115.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.92, 195.68 and 115.61 is: 159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.92 : 195.68 = 115.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.92/195.68 = 115.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.92x = 195.68 × 115.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.92x = 22,621.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,621.01/141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.40

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