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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.97, 195.69 and 112.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.97, 195.69 and 112.41 is: 154.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.97 : 195.69 = 112.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.97/195.69 = 112.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.97x = 195.69 × 112.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.97x = 21,997.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,997.51/141.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.94

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