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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.21, 194.44 and 138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.21, 194.44 and 138.18 is: 190.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.21 : 194.44 = 138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.21/194.44 = 138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.21x = 194.44 × 138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.21x = 26,867.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,867.72/141.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.27

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