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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.88, 195.54 and 103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.88, 195.54 and 103 is: 141.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.88 : 195.54 = 103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.88/195.54 = 103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.88x = 195.54 × 103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.88x = 20,140.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,140.62/141.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.96

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