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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.05, 194.47 and 101.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.05, 194.47 and 101.77 is: 140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.05 : 194.47 = 101.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.05/194.47 = 101.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.05x = 194.47 × 101.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.05x = 19,790.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,790.47/141.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.31

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