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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.02, 194.28 and 99.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.02, 194.28 and 99.50 is: 137.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.02 : 194.28 = 99.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.02/194.28 = 99.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.02x = 194.28 × 99.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.02x = 19,330.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,330.86/141.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.08

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