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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.24, 195.06 and 108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.24, 195.06 and 108.60 is: 149.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.24 : 195.06 = 108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.24/195.06 = 108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.24x = 195.06 × 108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.24x = 21,183.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,183.52/141.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.98

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