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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.17, 194.96 and 140.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.17, 194.96 and 140.90 is: 194.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.17 : 194.96 = 140.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.17/194.96 = 140.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.17x = 194.96 × 140.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.17x = 27,469.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,469.16/141.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.58

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