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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.51, 195.24 and 104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.51, 195.24 and 104.60 is: 144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.51 : 195.24 = 104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.51/195.24 = 104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.51x = 195.24 × 104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.51x = 20,421.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,421.13/141.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.31

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