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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.02, 194.59 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.02, 194.59 and 88.48 is: 122.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.02 : 194.59 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.02/194.59 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.02x = 194.59 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.02x = 17,217.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,217.32/141.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.09

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