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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.12, 194.80 and 96.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.12, 194.80 and 96.88 is: 133.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.12 : 194.80 = 96.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.12/194.80 = 96.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.12x = 194.80 × 96.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.12x = 18,872.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,872.22/141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.73

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