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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.45, 194.83 and 108.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.45, 194.83 and 108.64 is: 149.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.45 : 194.83 = 108.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.45/194.83 = 108.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.45x = 194.83 × 108.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.45x = 21,166.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,166.33/141.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.64

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