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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.95, 195.74 and 110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.95, 195.74 and 110.81 is: 152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.95 : 195.74 = 110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.95/195.74 = 110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.95x = 195.74 × 110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.95x = 21,689.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,689.95/141.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.80

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