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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.93, 195.85 and 79.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.93, 195.85 and 79.76 is: 110.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.93 : 195.85 = 79.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.93/195.85 = 79.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.93x = 195.85 × 79.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.93x = 15,619.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,619.82/141.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.05

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