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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.12, 193.68 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.12, 193.68 and 133.68 is: 183.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.12 : 193.68 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.12/193.68 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.12x = 193.68 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.12x = 25,891.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,891.14/141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.47

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