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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.30, 195.06 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.30, 195.06 and 104.52 is: 144.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.30 : 195.06 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.30/195.06 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.30x = 195.06 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.30x = 20,387.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,387.67/141.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.29

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