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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.92, 195.60 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.92, 195.60 and 105.12 is: 144.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.92 : 195.60 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.92/195.60 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.92x = 195.60 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.92x = 20,561.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,561.47/141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.88

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