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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.98, 195.82 and 109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.98, 195.82 and 109.16 is: 150.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.98 : 195.82 = 109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.98/195.82 = 109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.98x = 195.82 × 109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.98x = 21,375.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,375.71/141.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.55

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