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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.96, 196.20 and 113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.96, 196.20 and 113.16 is: 156.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.96 : 196.20 = 113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.96/196.20 = 113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.96x = 196.20 × 113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.96x = 22,201.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,201.99/141.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.40

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