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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.62, 195.46 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.62, 195.46 and 104.88 is: 144.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.62 : 195.46 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.62/195.46 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.62x = 195.46 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.62x = 20,499.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,499.84/141.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.75

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