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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.96, 196.04 and 109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.96, 196.04 and 109.40 is: 151.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.96 : 196.04 = 109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.96/196.04 = 109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.96x = 196.04 × 109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.96x = 21,446.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,446.78/141.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.08

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