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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.41, 194.87 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.41, 194.87 and 104.58 is: 144.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.41 : 194.87 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.41/194.87 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.41x = 194.87 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.41x = 20,379.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,379.77/141.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.12

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