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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.12, 194.53 and 97.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.12, 194.53 and 97.38 is: 134.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.12 : 194.53 = 97.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.12/194.53 = 97.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.12x = 194.53 × 97.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.12x = 18,943.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,943.33/141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.24

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