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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.14, 194.69 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.14, 194.69 and 104.28 is: 143.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.14 : 194.69 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.14/194.69 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.14x = 194.69 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.14x = 20,301.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,301.75/141.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.85

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