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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.28, 195.02 and 106.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.28, 195.02 and 106.41 is: 146.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.28 : 195.02 = 106.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.28/195.02 = 106.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.28x = 195.02 × 106.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.28x = 20,752.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,752.51/141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.89

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