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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.15, 194.68 and 99.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.15, 194.68 and 99.71 is: 137.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.15 : 194.68 = 99.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.15/194.68 = 99.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.15x = 194.68 × 99.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.15x = 19,411.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,411.54/141.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.52

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