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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.49, 195.13 and 106.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.49, 195.13 and 106.03 is: 146.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.49 : 195.13 = 106.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.49/195.13 = 106.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.49x = 195.13 × 106.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.49x = 20,689.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,689.21/141.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.23

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