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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.41, 195.24 and 102.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.41, 195.24 and 102.14 is: 141.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.41 : 195.24 = 102.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.41/195.24 = 102.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.41x = 195.24 × 102.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.41x = 19,941.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,941.95/141.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.02

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