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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.34, 194.74 and 108.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.34, 194.74 and 108.49 is: 149.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.34 : 194.74 = 108.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.34/194.74 = 108.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.34x = 194.74 × 108.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.34x = 21,127.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,127.34/141.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.48

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