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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.23, 194.64 and 137.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.23, 194.64 and 137.39 is: 189.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.23 : 194.64 = 137.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.23/194.64 = 137.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.23x = 194.64 × 137.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.23x = 26,740.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,740.62/141.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.35

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