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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.04, 194.52 and 99.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.04, 194.52 and 99.73 is: 137.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.04 : 194.52 = 99.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.04/194.52 = 99.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.04x = 194.52 × 99.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.04x = 19,399.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,399.48/141.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.55

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