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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.94, 195.89 and 108.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.94, 195.89 and 108.79 is: 150.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.94 : 195.89 = 108.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.94/195.89 = 108.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.94x = 195.89 × 108.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.94x = 21,310.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,310.87/141.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.14

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