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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.30, 194.72 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.30, 194.72 and 104.40 is: 143.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.30 : 194.72 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.30/194.72 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.30x = 194.72 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.30x = 20,328.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,328.25/141.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.87

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