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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.14, 194.73 and 97.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.14, 194.73 and 97.52 is: 134.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.14 : 194.73 = 97.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.14/194.73 = 97.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.14x = 194.73 × 97.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.14x = 18,990.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,990.07/141.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.55

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