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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.23, 194.56 and 133.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.23, 194.56 and 133.03 is: 183.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.23 : 194.56 = 133.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.23/194.56 = 133.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.23x = 194.56 × 133.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.23x = 25,882.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,882.32/141.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.26

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