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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.12, 194.40 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.12, 194.40 and 134.91 is: 185.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.12 : 194.40 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.12/194.40 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.12x = 194.40 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.12x = 26,226.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,226.50/141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.85

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