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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.38, 195.14 and 104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.38, 195.14 and 104.54 is: 144.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.38 : 195.14 = 104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.38/195.14 = 104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.38x = 195.14 × 104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.38x = 20,399.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,399.94/141.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.29

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