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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.14, 194.47 and 128.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.14, 194.47 and 128.89 is: 177.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.14 : 194.47 = 128.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.14/194.47 = 128.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.14x = 194.47 × 128.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.14x = 25,065.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,065.24/141.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.59

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