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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.52, 195.09 and 108.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.52, 195.09 and 108.71 is: 149.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.52 : 195.09 = 108.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.52/195.09 = 108.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.52x = 195.09 × 108.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.52x = 21,208.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,208.23/141.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.86

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