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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.17, 194.62 and 94.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.17, 194.62 and 94.46 is: 130.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.17 : 194.62 = 94.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.17/194.62 = 94.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.17x = 194.62 × 94.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.17x = 18,383.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,383.33/141.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.22

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