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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.21, 194.99 and 133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.21, 194.99 and 133.53 is: 184.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.21 : 194.99 = 133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.21/194.99 = 133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.21x = 194.99 × 133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.21x = 26,036.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,036.35/141.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.38

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