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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.13, 194.70 and 88.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.13, 194.70 and 88.58 is: 122.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.13 : 194.70 = 88.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.13/194.70 = 88.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.13x = 194.70 × 88.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.13x = 17,246.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,246.53/141.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.21

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