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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141, 194.50 and 97.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141, 194.50 and 97.32 is: 134.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 194.50 = 97.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/194.50 = 97.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 194.50 × 97.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 18,928.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,928.74/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.25

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