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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.75, 195.81 and 103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.75, 195.81 and 103.14 is: 142.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.75 : 195.81 = 103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.75/195.81 = 103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.75x = 195.81 × 103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.75x = 20,195.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,195.84/141.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.48

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