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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.02, 194.97 and 108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.02, 194.97 and 108.38 is: 149.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.02 : 194.97 = 108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.02/194.97 = 108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.02x = 194.97 × 108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.02x = 21,130.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,130.85/141.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.84

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