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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.06, 194.61 and 88.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.06, 194.61 and 88.56 is: 122.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.06 : 194.61 = 88.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.06/194.61 = 88.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.06x = 194.61 × 88.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.06x = 17,234.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,234.66/141.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.18

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