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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.55, 195.28 and 108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.55, 195.28 and 108.88 is: 150.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.55 : 195.28 = 108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.55/195.28 = 108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.55x = 195.28 × 108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.55x = 21,261.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,261.33/141.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.21

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