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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.71, 195.43 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.71, 195.43 and 104.96 is: 144.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.71 : 195.43 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.71/195.43 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.71x = 195.43 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.71x = 20,512.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,512.33/141.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.75

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