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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.94, 195.88 and 79.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.94, 195.88 and 79.77 is: 110.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.94 : 195.88 = 79.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.94/195.88 = 79.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.94x = 195.88 × 79.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.94x = 15,625.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,625.45/141.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.08

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