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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.84, 195.94 and 109.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.84, 195.94 and 109.51 is: 151.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.84 : 195.94 = 109.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.84/195.94 = 109.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.84x = 195.94 × 109.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.84x = 21,456.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,456.63/141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.27

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