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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.10, 194.71 and 102.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.10, 194.71 and 102.38 is: 141.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.10 : 194.71 = 102.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.10/194.71 = 102.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.10x = 194.71 × 102.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.10x = 19,934.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,934.41/141.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.28

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