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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.72, 195.28 and 104.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.72, 195.28 and 104.82 is: 144.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.72 : 195.28 = 104.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.72/195.28 = 104.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.72x = 195.28 × 104.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.72x = 20,469.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,469.25/141.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.43

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