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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.13, 194.80 and 89.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.13, 194.80 and 89.38 is: 123.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.13 : 194.80 = 89.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.13/194.80 = 89.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.13x = 194.80 × 89.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.13x = 17,411.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,411.22/141.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.37

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