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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.96, 195.78 and 117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.96, 195.78 and 117.36 is: 161.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.96 : 195.78 = 117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.96/195.78 = 117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.96x = 195.78 × 117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.96x = 22,976.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,976.74/141.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.85

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