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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.68, 195.60 and 102.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.68, 195.60 and 102.95 is: 142.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.68 : 195.60 = 102.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.68/195.60 = 102.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.68x = 195.60 × 102.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.68x = 20,137.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,137.02/141.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.13

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