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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141, 194.72 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141, 194.72 and 106.68 is: 147.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 194.72 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/194.72 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 194.72 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 20,772.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,772.73/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.32

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