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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.93, 195.93 and 118.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.93, 195.93 and 118.71 is: 163.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.93 : 195.93 = 118.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.93/195.93 = 118.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.93x = 195.93 × 118.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.93x = 23,258.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,258.85/141.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.88

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