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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.15, 194.81 and 138.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.15, 194.81 and 138.45 is: 191.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.15 : 194.81 = 138.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.15/194.81 = 138.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.15x = 194.81 × 138.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.15x = 26,970.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,970.75/141.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.08

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