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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.55, 195.01 and 108.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.55, 195.01 and 108.74 is: 149.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.55 : 195.01 = 108.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.55/195.01 = 108.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.55x = 195.01 × 108.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.55x = 21,205.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,205.60/141.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.81

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