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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.03, 194.94 and 104.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.03, 194.94 and 104.51 is: 144.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.03 : 194.94 = 104.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.03/194.94 = 104.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.03x = 194.94 × 104.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.03x = 20,373.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,373.18/141.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.46

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