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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.08, 194.56 and 99.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.08, 194.56 and 99.85 is: 137.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.08 : 194.56 = 99.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.08/194.56 = 99.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.08x = 194.56 × 99.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.08x = 19,426.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,426.08/141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.69

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