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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.48, 195.22 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.48, 195.22 and 104.58 is: 144.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.48 : 195.22 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.48/195.22 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.48x = 195.22 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.48x = 20,416.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,416.11/141.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.30

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