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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141, 194.63 and 88.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141, 194.63 and 88.52 is: 122.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 194.63 = 88.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/194.63 = 88.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 194.63 × 88.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 17,228.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,228.65/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.19

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