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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.85, 195.63 and 109.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.85, 195.63 and 109.18 is: 150.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.85 : 195.63 = 109.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.85/195.63 = 109.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.85x = 195.63 × 109.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.85x = 21,358.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,358.88/141.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.57

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