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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.96, 196.09 and 109.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.96, 196.09 and 109.62 is: 151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.96 : 196.09 = 109.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.96/196.09 = 109.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.96x = 196.09 × 109.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.96x = 21,495.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,495.39/141.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.42

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