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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.17, 194.73 and 89.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.17, 194.73 and 89.42 is: 123.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.17 : 194.73 = 89.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.17/194.73 = 89.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.17x = 194.73 × 89.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.17x = 17,412.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,412.76/141.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.35

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