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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.71, 195.71 and 108.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.71, 195.71 and 108.01 is: 149.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.71 : 195.71 = 108.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.71/195.71 = 108.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.71x = 195.71 × 108.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.71x = 21,137.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,137.61/141.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.16

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