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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.21, 194.96 and 88.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.21, 194.96 and 88.83 is: 122.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.21 : 194.96 = 88.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.21/194.96 = 88.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.21x = 194.96 × 88.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.21x = 17,318.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,318.30/141.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.64

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