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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.29, 194.89 and 105.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.29, 194.89 and 105.82 is: 145.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.29 : 194.89 = 105.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.29/194.89 = 105.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.29x = 194.89 × 105.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.29x = 20,623.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,623.26/141.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.96

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