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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.23, 194.66 and 108.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.23, 194.66 and 108.43 is: 149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.23 : 194.66 = 108.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.23/194.66 = 108.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.23x = 194.66 × 108.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.23x = 21,106.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,106.98/141.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.45

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