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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141, 194.40 and 102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141, 194.40 and 102.12 is: 140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 194.40 = 102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/194.40 = 102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 194.40 × 102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 19,852.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,852.13/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.80

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