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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.98, 195.68 and 105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.98, 195.68 and 105.08 is: 144.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.98 : 195.68 = 105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.98/195.68 = 105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.98x = 195.68 × 105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.98x = 20,560.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,560.55/141.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.82

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