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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.45, 195.24 and 104.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.45, 195.24 and 104.79 is: 144.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.45 : 195.24 = 104.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.45/195.24 = 104.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.45x = 195.24 × 104.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.45x = 20,459.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,459.20/141.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.64

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