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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.18, 194.96 and 133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.18, 194.96 and 133.53 is: 184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.18 : 194.96 = 133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.18/194.96 = 133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.18x = 194.96 × 133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.18x = 26,032.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,032.96/141.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.40

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