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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.85, 195.59 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.85, 195.59 and 104.34 is: 143.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.85 : 195.59 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.85/195.59 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.85x = 195.59 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.85x = 20,406.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,406.88/141.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.86

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