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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.22, 194.76 and 102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.22, 194.76 and 102.40 is: 141.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.22 : 194.76 = 102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.22/194.76 = 102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.22x = 194.76 × 102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.22x = 19,943.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,943.42/141.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.22

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