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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.16, 194.84 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.16, 194.84 and 96.96 is: 133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.16 : 194.84 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.16/194.84 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.16x = 194.84 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.16x = 18,891.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,891.69/141.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.83

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