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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.02, 194.50 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.02, 194.50 and 91.16 is: 125.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.02 : 194.50 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.02/194.50 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.02x = 194.50 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.02x = 17,730.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,730.62/141.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.73

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