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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.13, 194.79 and 97.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.13, 194.79 and 97.45 is: 134.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.13 : 194.79 = 97.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.13/194.79 = 97.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.13x = 194.79 × 97.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.13x = 18,982.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,982.29/141.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.50

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