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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.15, 194.97 and 108.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.15, 194.97 and 108.80 is: 150.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.15 : 194.97 = 108.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.15/194.97 = 108.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.15x = 194.97 × 108.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.15x = 21,212.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,212.74/141.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.29

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