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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.96, 195.57 and 112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.96, 195.57 and 112.80 is: 155.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.96 : 195.57 = 112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.96/195.57 = 112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.96x = 195.57 × 112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.96x = 22,060.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,060.30/141.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.40

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