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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.69, 195.63 and 104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.69, 195.63 and 104.90 is: 144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.69 : 195.63 = 104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.69/195.63 = 104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.69x = 195.63 × 104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.69x = 20,521.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,521.59/141.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.83

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