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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.80, 195.48 and 104.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.80, 195.48 and 104.84 is: 144.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.80 : 195.48 = 104.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.80/195.48 = 104.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.80x = 195.48 × 104.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.80x = 20,494.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,494.12/141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.53

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