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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.92, 195.86 and 79.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.92, 195.86 and 79.76 is: 110.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.92 : 195.86 = 79.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.92/195.86 = 79.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.92x = 195.86 × 79.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.92x = 15,620.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,620.42/141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.06

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