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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.65, 195.46 and 104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.65, 195.46 and 104.74 is: 144.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.65 : 195.46 = 104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.65/195.46 = 104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.65x = 195.46 × 104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.65x = 20,473.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,473.42/141.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.54

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