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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.25, 195.03 and 104.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.25, 195.03 and 104.50 is: 144.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.25 : 195.03 = 104.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.25/195.03 = 104.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.25x = 195.03 × 104.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.25x = 20,380.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,380.64/141.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.29

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