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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141, 194.56 and 106.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141, 194.56 and 106.03 is: 146.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 194.56 = 106.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/194.56 = 106.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 194.56 × 106.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 20,629.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,629.20/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.31

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