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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.02, 194.32 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.02, 194.32 and 133.82 is: 184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.02 : 194.32 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.02/194.32 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.02x = 194.32 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.02x = 26,003.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,003.90/141.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.40

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