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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.57, 195.12 and 104.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.57, 195.12 and 104.67 is: 144.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.57 : 195.12 = 104.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.57/195.12 = 104.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.57x = 195.12 × 104.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.57x = 20,423.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,423.21/141.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.26

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