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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.17, 194.95 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.17, 194.95 and 133.50 is: 184.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.17 : 194.95 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.17/194.95 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.17x = 194.95 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.17x = 26,024.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,024.67/141.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.35

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