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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.08, 194.60 and 101.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.08, 194.60 and 101.69 is: 140.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.08 : 194.60 = 101.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.08/194.60 = 101.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.08x = 194.60 × 101.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.08x = 19,788.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,788.88/141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.27

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