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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141, 194.44 and 127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141, 194.44 and 127.92 is: 176.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 194.44 = 127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/194.44 = 127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 194.44 × 127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 24,872.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,872.76/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.40

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