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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.50, 195.38 and 104.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.50, 195.38 and 104.75 is: 144.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.50 : 195.38 = 104.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.50/195.38 = 104.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.50x = 195.38 × 104.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.50x = 20,465.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,465.53/141.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.63

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