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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.79, 195.69 and 104.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.79, 195.69 and 104.89 is: 144.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.79 : 195.69 = 104.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.79/195.69 = 104.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.79x = 195.69 × 104.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.79x = 20,525.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,525.92/141.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.76

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