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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.06, 194.49 and 104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.06, 194.49 and 104.25 is: 143.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.06 : 194.49 = 104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.06/194.49 = 104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.06x = 194.49 × 104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.06x = 20,275.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,275.58/141.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.74

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