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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.19, 194.77 and 131.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.19, 194.77 and 131.30 is: 181.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.19 : 194.77 = 131.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.19/194.77 = 131.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.19x = 194.77 × 131.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.19x = 25,571.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,571.94/141.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.12

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