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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.52, 195.40 and 108.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.52, 195.40 and 108.99 is: 150.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.52 : 195.40 = 108.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.52/195.40 = 108.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.52x = 195.40 × 108.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.52x = 21,296.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,296.65/141.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.49

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