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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.21, 194.49 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.21, 194.49 and 140.22 is: 193.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.21 : 194.49 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.21/194.49 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.21x = 194.49 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.21x = 27,271.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,271.39/141.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.13

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