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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.75, 195.32 and 108.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.75, 195.32 and 108.55 is: 149.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.75 : 195.32 = 108.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.75/195.32 = 108.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.75x = 195.32 × 108.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.75x = 21,202.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,202.20/141.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.58

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