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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.04, 194.34 and 124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.04, 194.34 and 124.84 is: 172.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.04 : 194.34 = 124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.04/194.34 = 124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.04x = 194.34 × 124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.04x = 24,261.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,261.41/141.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.02

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