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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.19, 194.74 and 130.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.19, 194.74 and 130.39 is: 179.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.19 : 194.74 = 130.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.19/194.74 = 130.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.19x = 194.74 × 130.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.19x = 25,392.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,392.15/141.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.84

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