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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.08, 194.68 and 101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.08, 194.68 and 101.80 is: 140.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.08 : 194.68 = 101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.08/194.68 = 101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.08x = 194.68 × 101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.08x = 19,818.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,818.42/141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.48

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