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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.10, 194.58 and 104.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.10, 194.58 and 104.26 is: 143.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.10 : 194.58 = 104.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.10/194.58 = 104.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.10x = 194.58 × 104.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.10x = 20,286.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,286.91/141.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.78

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