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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.51, 195.44 and 104.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.51, 195.44 and 104.61 is: 144.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.51 : 195.44 = 104.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.51/195.44 = 104.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.51x = 195.44 × 104.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.51x = 20,444.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,444.46/141.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.47

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