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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.18, 194.90 and 104.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.18, 194.90 and 104.42 is: 144.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.18 : 194.90 = 104.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.18/194.90 = 104.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.18x = 194.90 × 104.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.18x = 20,349.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,349.96/141.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.14

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