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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.93, 195.73 and 117.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.93, 195.73 and 117.22 is: 161.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.93 : 195.73 = 117.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.93/195.73 = 117.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.93x = 195.73 × 117.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.93x = 22,943.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,943.47/141.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.65

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