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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.76, 195.49 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.76, 195.49 and 102.88 is: 141.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.76 : 195.49 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.76/195.49 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.76x = 195.49 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.76x = 20,112.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,112.01/141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.87

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