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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.62, 195.53 and 108.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.62, 195.53 and 108.81 is: 150.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.62 : 195.53 = 108.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.62/195.53 = 108.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.62x = 195.53 × 108.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.62x = 21,275.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,275.62/141.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.23

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