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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141, 194.79 and 129.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141, 194.79 and 129.26 is: 178.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 194.79 = 129.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/194.79 = 129.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 194.79 × 129.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 25,177.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,177.58/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.56

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