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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.64, 195.16 and 106.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.64, 195.16 and 106.60 is: 146.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.64 : 195.16 = 106.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.64/195.16 = 106.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.64x = 195.16 × 106.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.64x = 20,804.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,804.06/141.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.88

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