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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.10, 194.75 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.10, 194.75 and 97.50 is: 134.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.10 : 194.75 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.10/194.75 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.10x = 194.75 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.10x = 18,988.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,988.13/141.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.57

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