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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.41, 195.11 and 108.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.41, 195.11 and 108.61 is: 149.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.41 : 195.11 = 108.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.41/195.11 = 108.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.41x = 195.11 × 108.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.41x = 21,190.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,190.27/141.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.85

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